Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine – Southbank VIC Location: Southbank, Dandenong, and Werribee with travel to sites across metropolitan Melbourne.
Advancing Clinical Forensic Medicine: Join the VIFM's Vision for an Enhanced Victim-Centric Model Seeking an exciting and impactful career change? Join the Clinical Forensic Medicine service at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine – where medical expertise, compassion and justice intersect.
Join the experts in forensic medicine at Australia's most comprehensive and renowned forensic service.
Make a positive difference to victim-survivors of crime.
Work in a dynamic environment.
Well supported training with the potential to commence on the clinical forensic medicine specialist training pathway.
Become part of a team embarking on a journey to achieve excellence in service delivery, culture, and improvement.
About VIFM As an institution focused on forensic medicine, we serve the community and the courts.
Our statutory responsibilities are to provide independent forensic medical and scientific expertise to the justice system, tissue for transplantation, and to both teach and undertake research that will benefit the community.
The Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) provides the justice system with the crucial evidence that underpins safe convictions and appropriate acquittals.
Our forensic pathologists and scientists investigate deaths reported to the coroner, while our clinical forensic doctors and nurses assess offenders and victim-survivors of crime.
Join us to lead, inspire, and shape the future of forensic medicine in a culture that values creativity, embraces new ideas, and fosters inclusivity and collaboration.
What we offer Working at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) will give you rewarding experiences and the opportunity to do extraordinary work.
You will enjoy: Generous base remuneration package.
A supportive and inclusive environment within diverse and dynamic teams.
Career development plans and ongoing training opportunities, including the Clinical Forensic Medicine training pathway and fellowship.
Health and wellness initiatives to support your psychological and physical well-being.
Myki Metro and VLine passes – 40 days of free travel to staff who purchase an annual Myki pass.
Novated lease options.
About the Role Are you passionate about providing high-quality medical services in a dynamic and multidisciplinary team? Join our passionate and dedicated Clinical Forensic Medicine team as a Forensic Medical Officer (FMO) at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM).
You will regularly travel to various locations in metropolitan Melbourne to deliver critical forensic services to alleged victim survivors of crime and alleged perpetrators.
This role involves working closely with a team of dedicated CFM FMOs, CFM Physicians, Forensic Nurse Examiners, legal professionals, and law enforcement agencies to ensure comprehensive and compassionate care.
Key responsibilities Conduct forensic medical examinations of adult victim survivors or alleged perpetrators of either physical and sexual assault.
Assess police detainees on their fitness for interview.
Collect biological specimens for forensic purposes, including under the Road Safety Act.
Provide medical advice and post-assault care, including medication administration.
Prepare and contribute to expert forensic opinions under supervision, including providing evidence in Court.
Participate in a 24/7 mobile forensic medical service roster, including on-call duties.
About You You are a compassionate and dedicated medical professional and you thrive in collaborative environments, committed to delivering justice through high-quality care.
Your empathetic approach ensures compassionate service to victim survivors of crime, while your analytical skills contribute to accurate forensic assessments.
At the VIFM, we value integrity, respect, openness, and innovation in all our services, and you embody these values both professionally and personally.
Key Qualifications and Attributes MBBS or equivalent A minimum of 3 years post-graduate experience, ideally including emergency medicine, primary care, and sexual health care.
Ability to provide forensic medical services with an understanding of the associated legal complexities.
Understanding of the legal, medical, and social complexities of forensic medical services.
Proven ability to work cooperatively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate complex medical concepts clearly.
Commitment to professional development and ongoing learning.
Role Requirements General or Specialist registration from AHPRA.
Hold a valid Victorian Driver licence (or ability to obtain).
Work at multiple locations.
Participate in a 24/7 roster, including morning, evening, and overnight shifts.
Completion of a satisfactory criminal history check.
Hold a valid employee Victorian Working with Children Check card (or ability to obtain).
Provide current immunisation status clearance.
Our Recruitment Process The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you feel comfortable, please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or require an alternative format to any of the application material upon application, so we can make any adjustments required to support you throughout our recruitment process.
Applications close on Sunday, 10 November 2024.
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