Provide authoritative advice applying an expert level of knowledge, skills and experience in the area of Forensic Chemistry and operate as a statewide reference point for forensic advice and advocacy.

To manage the Trace Evidence Group at FSQ, to ensure the provision of an integrated, comprehensive, cost effective and quality forensic service in line with the policies, guidelines and strategies of Forensic Chemistry, FSQ.

Job details

Your key responsibilities

• As a recognised forensic expert and analyst, demonstrate a specialist level of knowledge, skills and experience and clinical leadership within Forensic Chemistry, FSQ and is recognised for servicing at a state-wide level. Duties are performed through the independent application of forensic expertise and the use of established specialised techniques, to facilitate complex, critical discipline specific clinical decisions with minimal supervision.
• Accountable for providing independent high level forensic services, based on work performed by others, to all key stakeholders incorporating the interpretation of results, laboratory developed methods and protocols and the provision of expert testimony on work performed within the laboratory in accordance with legislative requirements.
• Demonstrated high level management skills, especially in the areas of operational management and resource allocation with respect to new and existing samples, to be processed within an agreed timeframe.
• Provide specialist clinical advice to peers and relevant stakeholders regarding service delivery, on a statewide level, demonstrating involvement and participate in providing strategic direction to Forensic Chemistry and key stakeholders.
• Represent the Forensic Chemistry work unit which includes participation in decision making and strategic planning at a state-wide level.
• Represent FSQ and Department of Justice at a state-wide level in the provision of expert forensic scientific evidence in all tiers within the court system.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a discipline specific team, including high level interpersonal skills including conflict management, ensuring that the team works cooperatively and with effective communication with clients, internal and external to the laboratory, chairing team meetings as appropriate and being involved in the decision-making process as part of the Forensic Chemistry management team.
• Ensure the development of scientific knowledge and expertise by supporting active learning and professional development of Forensic Chemistry staff under your line management and undergraduate and postgraduate students, where applicable.
• Applies high level evidence and judgement in advising senior management on quality service improvements to ensure that Forensic Chemistry complies with all relevant legislative, administrative and professional standards to meet NATA/ISO accreditation/certification requirements.
• Adhere to defined service quality standards, health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
• Responsible for a high level of formal daily management of a medium-sized discipline-specific professional team. Responsibilities include performance appraisal, assistance with performance management, training of HP2, HP3 and HP4 staff, maintenance of appropriate standard operating procedures, maintenance of instrumentation including associated documentation, appropriate management of allocated resources, assistance and input into strategic planning at a Department level and responsibility for the monitoring of professional standards and quality outcomes from staff and work unit.
• Study advances within the discipline, keep abreast of changes in analytical technology, actively participate in processes of continuous improvement and undertake and supervise research and development projects, including both synthetic organic chemical processes and analytical chemistry method development.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with Queensland Public Service values.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

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Documents

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• 697723 26 - Role Description (Word, 1,001KB)
  
  
  697723 26 - FSQ DoJ Applicant Information Package (PDF, 508KB)