Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 845849
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Classification: PO4
Salary Range: $118,601- $129,116 + Superannuation
Duration: Ongoing
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Monday, 8 June 2026

About the Opportunity

• Lead quality strategy — Oversee FSSA’s quality system, accreditation, and risk management.
• Drive scientific standards — Promote best‑practice science and ensure validated, fit‑for‑purpose methods.
• Provide leadership — Manage the Quality team, set expectations, guide staff, and support organisational policy.
• Foster culture — Build trust, develop staff, encourage excellence, and support wellbeing.
• Ensure compliance — Meet legislative, ethical, WHS, and record‑keeping requirements.

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/

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.
• A relevant degree in science • Some out of hours work and interstate travel may be required.
• The incumbent must provide a saliva sample for DNA testing and placement on the DNA Quality Assurance Register (QAR) to exclude the possibility of contamination.
• The incumbent must undergo an Extended Police Clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory.

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 Tim Scott, Assistant Director, Science and Support, Forensic Science SA on 8226 7700 or tim.scott@sa.gov.au

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: 08/06/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Job Application Pack.pdf
- Quality Manager JP 2026.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.