Unit Leader

The Victoria Police Forensic Services is an accredited laboratory that provides a professional forensic service to Victoria Police, persons involved with the administration of justice, and the public.

Victoria Police

Forensic Services

Fingerprint Sciences Group (FSG)

Ongoing (FO-5) Unit Leader position available.

About the role:

Units within the Fingerprint Sciences Group (FSG) comprise VPS staff, Forensic Officers and Police members undertaking activities associated with the provision of a fingerprint service to the State of Victoria. This includes scene and laboratory-based recovery of fingerprints, comparison of unknown and known fingerprints and management of known fingerprints in accordance with Section 464 of the Victorian Crimes Act 1958.

As a Unit Leader, manage a defined set of functions associated with the provision of the FSG service, as well as line management responsibilities for a group of FSG staff.

As the successful applicant, some of your duties will include:

• Manage the work Unit functions including the allocation of personnel and resources, modelling high level leadership attributes in the workplace through coaching, mentoring, guidance and performance feedback.
• Manage service delivery workflow processes, including regular service evaluation and future planning activities with a commitment to business improvement.
• Provide high level scientific/technical and professional service, including advice, leadership and guidance within the Unit and across the business as required.
• Integrate scientific/technical best practice within the Unit and across the business as required.
• Provide key advice and leadership in the development or implementation of policy and procedures.
• Ensure accreditation and quality requirements are achieved and maintained within the Unit.
• Maintain business reporting requirements and monitor future needs relevant to the work area.
• Display high level case management skills within the Unit and across multi-disciplinary work groups.

Skills & Experience

As the successful applicant, you will have:

• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and motivate a multi-function team to provide a quality and timely forensic science service.
• Strong commitment and knowledge of business reporting requirements and Departmental planning processes
• Proven ability to manage casework tasks and oversee processes according to the Departmental business model to meet performance targets in line with customer expectations.
• Proven ability to deliver scientific best practice, including maintaining accreditation, training and quality requirements.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills and ability to foster professional relationships and impart specialist knowledge to courts, investigators, colleagues and other agencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to business improvement supporting research, training, development and innovation projects with a focus on developing forensic capability, process efficiency and process integration.
• Proven ability to monitor client and stakeholder satisfaction and constructively manage stakeholder issues to ensure positive outcomes for the stakeholder and the Region/Department/Command.
• A proven record of ethical behaviour and a demonstrated commitment to the Victoria Police Code of Ethics and Conduct and the Organisational Values.

Requirements and relevant information:

• Position is located at 31 Forensic Drive Macleod, Victoria.
• Ongoing FO-5 Unit Leader position is available.
• A relevant tertiary qualification is required.
• A relevant post-graduate qualification would be desirable.
• Fingerprint expertise is preferred.
• The incumbent must possess a Victorian Drivers Licence and the ability to obtain a Victoria Police Approved Drivers Authority.
• Pro vide a DNA sample (buccal swab) for use in laboratory quality control procedures (elimination purposes only)
• Undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening. 

How to apply

Your application must include:

• Resume,
• Responses to the Selection Criteria – The Selection Criteria is found in the position Description attached to the job advertisement on careers.vic.gov.au.

Applications close 11.59pm, Monday 31st August 2026.

Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.

For further information on this role contact: Tracie Gould on 03 9450 3*** or via email ************@police.vic.gov.au

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirement/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process, please contact the  Recruitment team via email ***************@POLICE.VIC.GOV.AU   

Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and support flexible working arrangements.

About Us:

Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety. 

Having a workforce that reflects the community we serve is important to Victoria Police. We want to attract and retain people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities, and cultures including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. If you are interested in a position, we encourage you to apply as we celebrate the benefit that diversity brings to our employees, our services, and our community.

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