Employment Type: Various

Position Classification: Senior Hospital Scientist In Charge of Section

Remuneration: $2,330.11 - $2,470.33 per week + Superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ706981

Location: Forensic and Analytical Science Service Lidcombe

Applications Close: 22 November 2026 - 11:59pm

About The Opportunity 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 contribute to community health and safety. Our services include Illicit Drug Analysis, Chemical Criminalistics, Forensic Biology/DNA, Forensic Medicine, Forensic and Drug Toxicology and Environmental Toxicology.

The Criminalistics Branch has multiple exciting opportunities available for passionate Forensic Chemists to join our team on a permanent or temporary basis, as a Team Leader in the Forensic Chemistry service. You will be engaged in a dynamic team of scientific service professionals to deliver highly specialised, analytical chemistry services.

There are four Team Leader opportunities currently available within Forensic Chemistry:

- 2 x Permanent Full Time (PFT) Team Leader, Forensic Chemistry
- 1 x Temporary Full Time (TFT) Team Leader, Forensic Chemistry until 30 June 2028
- 1 x Temporary Full Time (TFT) Integrations Team Leader until 31 December 2027

Candidates are encouraged to indicate their preference(s) within their application. An eligibility list may be established for future permanent and temporary vacancies. The Forensic Chemistry service supports the NSW Police Force investigations and informs criminal and coronial justice proceedings. It also notifies NSW Health of potentially dangerous substances or dosages identified in seized drug material, protecting the NSW community. The service offers comprehensive testing, reporting and expert testimony on all aspects of Forensic Chemistry. This includes:
- Seized drugs and illicit drug manufacture.
- Forensic trace evidence samples such as ignitable liquid residues, gunshot residues, explosives, propellants, pyrotechnics, riot control agents, fibres, paints, glass, polymers, adhesives, cosmetics, and lubricants.





What You'll Be Doing Provides scientific and operational leadership regarding cases/ specimens with varying levels of complexity, and provide supervision, training and support to a group of technical and scientific staff, ensuring the accurate, quality, timely and customer-focused provision of tests and reports in a NATA accredited Unit. What We Can Offer You

- Work-life Balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave (for full-time employees)
- Professional Growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
- Health & Wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.

Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:

- A Bachelor Degree or higher degree in Science or Applied Science with a major relevant to the Unit, or an equivalent qualification relevant to analytical or forensic science to which the role applies
- Demonstrated experience or extensive knowledge in methods, instrumentation and emerging technologies relevant to the unit, field or specialty area, in an accredited laboratory or relevant setting.
- Demonstrated extensive experience in the interpretation and reporting of complex matters, in an accredited laboratory or relevant environment.
- Capacity to successfully supervise, develop and motivate a team in a changing and challenging environment.
- Ability to monitor and prioritise workflow effectively to ensure unit objectives and performance targets are met within specified timeframes while maintaining high quality standards.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to give lectures/presentations to appropriate parties, provide evidence in courts and build strong stakeholder relationships.




- Demonstrated advanced knowledge and understanding of current legislation, policies and requirements that impact the unit and accreditation standards.
- Demonstrated capacity to adopt and model the NSWHP RITES values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence and Safety.

More principles and policies are being established to support hiring managers identify AI formed responses. We may not progress applications if we don’t feel you have spoken to your own experiences and demonstrated your capabilities without AI assistance. Information for applicants

- NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
- NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments.
- NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website
- You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.
- All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2026_004 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
- An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future.
- We encourage applicants to submit responses that reflect their own experiences and perspectives.
- All staff employed by NSW FASS will be required to supply a reference buccal sample so that their DNA profile can be compared to other generated profiles to exclude the possibility of contamination.

Need more information?

- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
- For role related queries or questions contact Christopher Ewers on [email protected]

To learn more about NSWHP please visit “Life at NSW Health Pathology ” or connect with us on LinkedIn !

📌 Team Leader Forensic Chemistry (Lidcombe)
🏢 Nsw Health Pathology
📍 Lidcombe