Applied Fire Safety Research Lead

Fire-and-Rescue-Nsw; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Flexible working arrangements

Modern buildings and facilities

Free on-site gym and parking

Fitness Passport access

Study assistance

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Fire and Rescue NSW is seeking a Clerk Grade 9/10 to lead and coordinate applied fire research, building an evidence base for improved safety policy and standards at a time of growing community risk. You will translate complex findings into practical recommendations for safer built environments.

The role requires strong communication skills to prepare reports and briefs for senior decision-makers, and the ability to engage with technical experts and external partners across diverse sectors.

Qualifications

• Tertiary level scientific qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Experience designing and undertaking complex research projects and analysing data.
• Ability to translate findings into evidence-based recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication with ability to influence policy and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate applied fire research to inform fire safety policy and standards.
• Collaborate with technical experts, industry professionals and diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

Skills

Research design

Data analysis

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary-level scientific qualifications

Job description

Fire and Rescue NSW is seeking a Clerk Grade 9/10 to lead and coordinate applied fire research, building an evidence base for improved safety policy and standards at a time of growing community risk. You will translate complex findings into practical recommendations for safer built environments.

The role requires strong communication skills to prepare reports and briefs for senior decision-makers, and the ability to engage with technical experts and external partners across diverse sectors.