Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 863471
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Classification: PO4
Salary Range: $122,752 - $133,635 + Superannuation
Duration: Ongoing
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Tuesday 17 November 2026

About the Opportunity

The Science Leader – Evidence Recovery is responsible for providing scientific, operational, and people leadership to the Evidence Recovery Team, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality forensic services that support the justice system. The role oversees case management, resource allocation, workflow optimisation, staff performance, training, and development, while ensuring compliance with quality standards, NATA accreditation requirements, and best-practice forensic methodologies. The position contributes to strategic planning and organisational priorities as part of the Biology Leadership Group, provides expert advice to stakeholders, reviews forensic casework and court reports, and leads research, development, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role also fosters a positive workplace culture by promoting professional development, staff wellbeing, diversity, collaboration, and high-performance standards across the team.

About the Business

Forensic Science SA (FSSA) provides a comprehensive, coordinated range of services to agencies associated with the justice system including the State Coroner, South Australia Police (SAPOL), the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and defence and civil litigants.

We are part of the Attorney General’s Department and the Director, FSSA reports to the Executive Director Finance, People and Performance.



Within FSSA there are four scientific/medico-legal operational areas: Pathology, Chemistry, Biology and Toxicology, each analysing materials using a diverse range of scientific equipment and processes.

The operational areas are supported by Administration, Information Technology and Projects, Facilities and Services and Quality, who each provide underpinning services in support of the operational areas.

For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and also Forensic Science SA, please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ and Forensic Science SA | Attorney-General's Department

Special Conditions for Employment

Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.

- Employment-related Screening Check required.
- Some out of hours work may be required.
- Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
- Appropriate degree in science (or other related discipline) or an appropriate university qualification (including a post-graduate qualification) in a professional discipline.




- Some out of hours work may be required to respond to urgent SA Police and Coronial casework.
- Interstate travel may be required for training, research, or career development activity.
- Incumbent must provide a reference DNA sample so that their DNA profile can be generated and stored on a Quality Assurance Register.

Additional Notes

You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.

For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Damien Abarno, Manager Biology, Forensic Science SA on 08 8226 7700 or [email protected]

Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application.

The Attorney-General’s Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/.

Applications close: 17/11/2026 11:30 PM

📌 Science Leader Evidence Recovery (Adelaide)
🏢 Government Of South Australia
📍 Adelaide