Responsibilities
* Deliver accurate, court‐ready forensic toxicology results on time.
* Ensure strong focus on legal compliance, quality assurance, and best practice.
* Apply advanced analysis, reporting, and provide expert client advice.
* Provide accurate, timely forensic toxicology analysis and reports, ensuring legal compliance and supporting the South Australian justice system.
Special Conditions
* National Police Check required.
* Employment-related Screening Check required.
* Some out of hours work may be required.
* Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
* Appropriate Degree in Science required.
* Incumbent must provide a reference sample for DNA profiling stored on an electronic database and compared to other profiles to exclude contamination.
* Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance and an Extended Police Clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part‐time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role.
For more information, please see the attached Job & Person Specification.
Forensic Science SA (FSSA) provides a comprehensive, coordinated range of services to agencies associated with the justice system including the State Coroner, South Australia Police (SAPOL), the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), and defence and civil litigants.
We are part of the Attorney General's Department and the Director of FSSA reports to the Executive Director Finance, People and Performance. Within FSSA there are four scientific/medico-legal operational areas: Pathology, Chemistry, Biology and Toxicology, each analysing materials using a diverse range of scientific equipment and processes.
The operational areas are supported by Administration, Information Technology and Projects, Science Support and Quality, who each provide underpinning services in support of the operational areas.
Please submit the following as part of your application:
* Resume/ Curriculum Vitae (not exceeding 4 pages).
* Cover letter demonstrating your suitability for the role by addressing the essential technical expertise outlined in the Job and Person Specification (not exceeding 2 pages).
* Complete the Pre-Employment Declaration.
* Prepare 2 referees (at least one should be your current or recent line manager) to be provided on request.
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