Principal Forensic Examiner - Fingerprint Expert
NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services
Posted 5 days ago
Technical 6 - Remuneration Package Range $133,728 - $139,930
(including salary $113,509 - $118,842)
Professional 3 - Remuneration Package Range $130,663 - $146,130
(including salary $110,873 - $124,173)
Fingerprint Unit
Darwin
One full time ongoing vacancy is available
The Role
As a Principal Forensic Examiner, you’ll play a critical role in supporting police investigations and judicial processes across the Northern Territory. You will be responsible for identifying, analysing, and interpreting fingerprint evidence, and providing expert opinion and forensic reports to investigators and the courts.
You’ll attend crime and incident scenes, process exhibits, across the Northern Territory; working weekends, extended hours, and respond to callouts as required.
About you
You’re passionate about using science to support justice and community safety:
To be successful you will have:
Australian Forensic Science Assessment Body (AFSAB) or equivalent recognised fingerprint expertise.
Practical experience in forensic fingerprint evidence recovery and presentation of expert evidence.
Competency in the NAFIS system or similar AFIS operating system.
Proven ability to manage workloads and produce case files with high level of attention to detail.
Physical ability and fitness to perform scene examinations in challenging environments.
Appointment at the Professional 3 level is subject to a tertiary qualification (Degree or higher) in science or in a field relevant to Forensic Investigation.
The Benefits
Attractive remuneration package
6 weeks recreation leave + 3 days Christmas closedown leave
3 weeks personal leave
17.5% leave loading
12% superannuation
Secure employment with the NT Government
Professional development opportunities
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Learn more about us:
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For further information about this vacancy please contact:
S/Sgt Karl Day on 0419 647 769 or [email protected]
Quote vacancy number: 47497
Closing date: 22/10/2025
Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.
For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search
About NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services
The Northern Territory Emergency Service is responsible for facilitating Emergency Management planning, raising public awareness of potential disasters and providing a response capability for emergency events through dedicated volunteers, in cooperation with NT and Local Government, as well as community groups.
Members of the Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service (NTFRS) are our organisation’s most important asset. The NTFRS plays a major part in ensuring the safety of all Territorians by attending a wide range of incidents such as road accidents, chemical spills, industrial accidents, structure fires, grass and bush fires as well investigating the cause of fire and building and plan inspections and educating the public about the importance of fire prevention and fire safety.
The Northern Territory Police Force has developed into a modern well-respected force. It is equipped to meet the needs of the community and members are trained to keep ahead of today’s criminals and their methods.
The motto of the Northern Territory Police Force is “To Serve and Protect”.
The Joint Emergency Services Communications Centre in Darwin has instant contact with all stations, vehicles, aircraft and vessels across the Territory and provides for the Police, Fire, Emergency Services and St John Ambulance Service.
Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.
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