Provide scientific leadership and management in Forensic Biology, including the implementation of strategic and operational planning, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting systems. Provide leadership toward FSQ’s vision of becoming a world class leader in the delivery of quality, timely and innovative forensic services, that ultimately supports the integrity of the Queensland justice system.

The Executive Manager of Court Reporting plays an important part in building a strong and capable workforce, fostering a positive culture that promotes excellence and quality; they empower staff across the Forensic Biology teams.

Job details

Technical skills, abilities and cultural capability

• Demonstrated experience in the leadership and management of teams in a forensic biology environment.
• Proven expertise in the ability to conduct and self-manage high quality forensic casework of a complex nature including:
  
  • detection, identification and analysis of materials encountered in casework
  • the interpretation of analytical results, including statistical interpretations where relevant
  • report writing and presentation of opinion evidence in court.
• Highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills, and verbal and written ability to impart specialist knowledge to diverse groups.
• Proven ability to monitor client and stakeholder satisfaction and constructively manage client/stakeholder issues to ensure positive outcomes for clients, stakeholder, and the Department.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and reviewing policies and procedures relating to a forensic scientific laboratory.
• Proven experience in forensic biology and laboratory practice, and experience in developing, implementing and reviewing policies and procedures in accordance with the legislation, regulations and standards that apply to a multidisciplinary laboratory organisation.
• Proven ability to coordinate the implementation of contemporary and innovative scientific processes, procedures and concepts and to encourage their application and acceptance by staff and clients.
• Substantial knowledge of contemporary forensic sciences professional standards, service delivery requirements and management techniques, including knowledge and understanding of quality systems and national accreditation programs (in particular NATA/ISO accreditation).

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/690733/26

Closing Date: Monday, 22nd June 2026

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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• 690733-26-Role Description (Word, 546KB)
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