Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to February 2026 with potential availability of ongoing employment
Position Classification: Snr Hospital Scientist I/C Lab <200
Remuneration: $131,830.72 - $139,867.79 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ597120
Location: Forensic Analytical Science Service, Lidcombe NSW.
Applications close: 19th August 2025 - 11:59pm

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Illicit Drug Analysis Unit, operating within the Criminalistics Branch, is seeking a Team Leader to lead the dynamic Routines Team, consisting of dedicated scientific professionals providing illicit drug analysis services for the people of NSW.
The Forensic Analytical & Science Service is part of NSW Health Pathology and specialises in providing independent and objective forensic analysis to the criminal and coronial justice systems, as well as quality scientific analysis that contributes to community health and safety. Our services include Illicit Drug Analysis, Forensic and Drug Toxicology, Chemical Criminalistics, Forensic Biology and DNA, Forensic Medicine, Environmental Toxicology, and Environmental Microbiology.

Responsible for managing the operational activities of the Unit, ensuring service delivery outcomes are met in accordance with agreed key performance indicators and client expectations.
The position also provides scientific leadership in relation to analysis, research, method development and advice to clients, while managing the allocation and expenditure of resources within a NATA accredited Unit.