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Forensic Officer - Botany Unit

Melbourne, Victoria💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-30 → 2026-10-01

Core

Examines plant material and illicit tobacco at crime scenes and laboratories to provide scientific expertise and evidence for the judicial system.

Role type

Forensic Officer (Botany)

Builds

Scientific reports and factual evidence for courts

Domain

Forensic science / Botany / Law enforcement

Required skills

Scientific/technical examination, operation of scientific instrumentation, detailed record keeping, oral and written communication, autonomous and team work, report preparation

Preferred skills

Botany major qualification, ability to work outside normal hours

Technologies

Scientific instrumentation

Responsibilities

Attend crime scenes to recover exhibits, examine plant material and illicit tobacco, present evidence in court, maintain quality controls and records, operate scientific equipment, compile technical reports

Seniority

Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC

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