Employment Details
Type: Permanent Full Time
Position: Scientific Officer
Remuneration: $73,440.82 - $104,751.61 per annum plus superannuation
Hours: 38 per week
Location: Forensic and Analytical Science Service Lidcombe
Application Closing Date: 04 May 2025 – 11:59pm
About The Opportunity
The Forensic & Analytical Science Service (FASS) seeks a qualified candidate for a permanent Scientific Officer role in our Forensic Biology/DNA unit. Join our team providing world-class forensic biology and DNA analysis services for NSW.
FASS, part of NSW Health Pathology, offers independent forensic analysis supporting criminal justice, community health, and safety. Our services include illicit drug analysis, forensic toxicology, criminalistics, forensic biology, DNA, forensic medicine, environmental toxicology, and microbiology.
What We Offer
* Accrued Days Off or a 9-day fortnight
* Salary packaging and fringe benefits
* Wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport
* Learning opportunities and in-house training
Role Responsibilities
Perform operational and analytical laboratory tasks ensuring compliance with standards, quality, and process improvements. Responsibilities include evidence recovery, DNA analysis, report writing, and court testimony.
Application Questions
* Academic qualifications relevant to forensic biology/DNA
* Skills and experience overview
* Managing competing priorities
* Problem-solving or analytical challenges
* Embodiment of NSW Health Pathology RITE values
Additional Information
For more details, see the Position Description or contact Melissa Hammond at
Applicants must read NSW Health Policy Directive PD2023_022 on occupational assessment and vaccination. All recruits must comply with this policy and provide evidence at their own cost prior to appointment.
The role may require a functional assessment and is open to Australian citizens or permanent residents. The talent pool may be used for future vacancies. NSW Health Pathology values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all backgrounds.
All NSW FASS employees must provide a DNA reference sample to prevent contamination.
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