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The Office of the Chief Coroner is responsible for
the investigation of all sudden, unexpected, and
unnatural deaths. As a Coroner you will
independently conduct death investigations using
medico-legal investigation principles and
techniques to coordinate all aspects of the
investigation in accordance with The Coroners Act,
1999.
Coroners are required to lead the death
investigation by attending the scene of death and
completing a thorough examination of the scene,
the body and the history of the deceased through
the collection of relevant information and
evidence. Your critical thinking, strong
communication, interpersonal and writing skills
will be required when liaising with police, health
professionals, transport service companies, next-
of-kin and other parties, as required, in
conducting your investigation and when creating
the public documents outlining your findings in a
timely manner. Your communication and
interpersonal skills will be an asset when dealing
effectively with grieving families in a sensitive
and supportive manner.
Successful candidates are appointed as Coroners by
the Minister of Justice. This is not a full-time
position and is not considered to be an employee
of the Government.
This position would be of interest to individuals
who currently live and/or work in the community
and are interested in providing a community
service to the residents of Rose Valley and the
immediate surrounding area on an as needed and as
requested basis. This involves conducting death
investigations at any time of the day or night, as
well as on weekends and statutory holidays. The
total average number of deaths investigated in
this area is 5 per year.
Experience and/or knowledge of medical and/or
investigative matters would be a definite asset.
The successful candidates must possess a valid
drivers license and are subject to a criminal
record check.
Essential Skills
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
Work Setting
- Self-employed
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