Ballistics Caseworker (Forensic Officer Level 3)

About the role

The Ballistics Unit of the Victoria Police Forensic Services Department identifies firearms and toolmarks. Evidence from crime scenes is examined to identify the source of discharged bullets and fired cartridge cases, or tool mark damage, and to link suspect firearms or tools to an incident. An ongoing Forensic Officer Level 3 position is available as a Ballistics Caseworker, based at 31 Forensic Drive, Macleod, Victoria.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake relevant casework and associated duties to ensure the quality of Ballistics service delivery.
• Examine evidence from crime scenes to identify the source of bullets and cartridge cases and link suspect firearms or tools to incidents.

Required profile

• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• An Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid work permit or visa.
• Ability to interpret examinations and present technical knowledge and advice to both scientific and non-scientific personnel, especially in court contexts.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and/or within a team, with strong conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of customer service requirements and a record of meeting customer needs.
• Ethical behaviour and commitment to the Victoria Police Code of Ethics and Conduct.
• Pre-employment checks (which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening) and a buccal swab DNA sample for laboratory quality control; after-hours and weekend work may be required.

Applications close 11:59 pm on Tuesday 17 November 2026 and must include a resume and a completed application form submitted through the Careers Victoria website; applications are not accepted by other means or by email.