Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 842225
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Classification: PO2
Salary Range: $91,565- $106,074 + Superannuation
Duration: Up to 2 years
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 11:30m, Wednesday, 6 May 2026

About the Opportunity

• Deliver accurate, timely forensic chemistry casework, including analysis, reporting, peer review, and court testimony.
• Maintain quality and legal compliance through adherence to NATA standards, legislation, and continual improvement practices.
• Provide expert scientific advice to internal and external clients.
• Contribute to research, method development, validation, and innovation in forensic chemistry.
• Support team capability through collaboration, mentoring, and cross‑disciplinary work as required.
• Promote a safe, ethical, inclusive workplace and comply with all departmental policies and records 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, Science Support and Quality, who each provide underpinning services in support of the operational areas.

 

For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department, 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 degree in a relevant scientific discipline, or equivalent
• Some out of hours work and intrastate travel may be required
• Incumbent must provide a reference sample so that their DNA profile can be stored on an electronic database and compared to other profiles generated to exclude the possibility of contamination
• The incumbent must be prepared to be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.
• Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance and an Extended Police Clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory.

 

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.

 

 

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 Natasha Wright, Manager Chemistry, Forensic Science on 8226 7700 or natasha.wright2@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: 06/05/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Job Application Pack.pdf
- PO2 - Drugs 2023 final.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.