Assist forensic pathologists in coronial medico-legal death investigations, assist in post-mortem examinations of human/biological remains, and support the daily operations of the mortuary.
Health Sciences Authority
Forensic Technical Officer
Fixed Terms
Closing on 19 Oct 2025What the role is
What you will be working on
- Assist in the processing of daily Coroner's cases, from the preparation of cases to the release of bodies to the undertaker.
- Assist forensic pathologists in the (coronial) investigations into the cause of death, assist in post-mortem examinations of human/biological remains, etc.
- Maintain autopsy suites in a manner that ensures a safe workplace.
- Able to respond to potential biosafety breaches in the workplace.
- Assist in monitoring the supply and usage of mortuary supplies, instruments and equipment. To maintain order and stock necessary supplies for the proper function of the mortuary, and for emergencies/disasters.
- Monitor the security and safety aspects of the facility to maintain functionality of the security system and respond to any potential security breaches.
- Provide technical support in the mortuary and the histology laboratory
What we are looking for
- Background in Biomedical Science or equivalent
- Must be willing to work on a rostered schedule which may include weekends and Public Holidays
About your application process
This job is closing on 19 Oct 2025.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Health Sciences Authority or the wider Public Service.
About Health Sciences Authority
The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) applies medical, pharmaceutical and scientific expertise through its three professional groups, Health Products Regulation, Blood Services and Applied Sciences, to protect and advance national health and safety. HSA is a multidisciplinary authority. It serves as the national regulator for health products, ensuring they are wisely regulated to meet standards of safety, quality and efficacy. As the national blood service, it is responsible for providing a safe and adequate blood supply. It also applies specialised scientific, forensic, investigative and analytical capabilities in serving the administration of justice.
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