Senior Research Officer

Fire & Rescue NSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site gym and parking

Study assistance for approved courses

Ongoing training and development

Flexible working arrangements

Work-life balance

Job summary

Fire and Rescue NSW is seeking a leader to manage and coordinate applied fire research that underpins policy, guidelines and standards for safer built environments and better community outcomes.

The role requires strong research design, data analysis and the ability to translate findings into actionable recommendations for senior decision-makers. You will work with technical experts and stakeholders to drive evidence-based policy change.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and undertaking complex research projects.
• Experience analysing quantitative and qualitative data.
• Ability to translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Ability to prepare reports, presentations and briefs for policy and standards.
• Collaborative with technical experts and diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate applied fire research to inform policy, guidelines and standards.
• Translate findings into evidence-based recommendations for decision-makers.
• Collaborate with technical experts and stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes.

Skills

Research design

Data analysis

Policy influence

Stakeholder engagement

Technical writing

Education

Tertiary scientific qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

• Package up to $164,578 pa. Package includes salary range ($133,348 pa to $146,945 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Greenacre - [2-3 office days required]

About the role:

Lead and coordinate applied fire research to provide an evidence base for the development and improvement of fire safety policy, guidelines and standards, supporting safer built environments and improved community outcomes.

About you:

• Demonstrated experience designing and undertaking complex research projects, analysing quantitative and qualitative data, and translating findings into practical, evidence-based recommendations.
• Proven ability to build productive relationships and work collaboratively with technical experts, industry professionals and diverse stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality reports, presentations and briefs, and effectively influence policy, standards and decision-making through evidence-based advice.
• Tertiary level scientific qualifications or equivalent experience

For more information on the role, please view the Role Description.

Should you require more information about this opportunity, please contact Jamie Vistnes, Manager Fire Safety Policy on 0408 877 ***

About us:

FRNSW is one of the world’s largest urban fire and rescue services and is the busiest in Australia. Our overriding purpose is to enhance community safety, quality of life, and confidence by minimising the impact of hazards and emergency incidents on the people, property, environment and economy of NSW.We are prepared for anything – helping anyone, anywhere, anytime.

Visit our Careers Page to learn more about Fire and Rescue NSW.

What we can offer:

• Work-life balance and flexible working arrangements
• Modern buildings and facilities
• Activity based working environment
• Free on-site gym and parking
• Partnership with Fitness Passport for ongoing staff and their families to access more than 390 gyms and pools at a discounted rate
• Study assistance for approved courses
• Ongoing training and development

Our commitment to diversity:

Great people come from all walks of life and at Fire andRescue NSW we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community we serve.

We welcome people with diverse experience, skills and backgrounds, and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals who identify as LGBTIQ, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all ages.

If you are a person with disability and require specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the FRNSW Talent Acquisition Team by email at ***********@fire.nsw.gov.au