Research Assistant

• Temporary Full Time (Contract until 1st July 2027 - with possibility of extension)
• GRD 5/6
• Package up to $128,732.20pa. Package includes salary range ($102,936.00 pa to $13,579.00 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Greenacre and Londonderry

About the role:    

Support research and systems development and coordinate the collection of data in order to disseminate information across FRNSW.

About you:

• Experience in undertaking literature reviews.
• Experience in conducting research activities including preparation, maintenance, calibration and testing of a range of research instrumentation and equipment and setting-up and operation of research equipment, including collecting and compiling data and planning and carrying out experiments under supervision.

Essential Requirements:

•   Tertiary qualifications in related technical field 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 on 0408877479.

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
• Leadership development programs
• Ongoing training and development

 Our commitment to diversity:

Great people come from all walks of life and at Fire and Rescue 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 recruitment@fire.nsw.gov.au

How to apply:

To be considered for this role, please provide an up-to-date resume which details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.

Please answer the following two targeted questions. It is recommended you draft your responses in a Word document then paste into the required field in the online application.

Targeted Question 1: A key accountability of this role is to undertake research activities. Please provide an example of any practical research activities you have conducted and detail the challenges you dealt with when conducting this research.

Targeted Question 2: Describe a situation where you needed to communicate highly technical information to a non-technical audience.

Visit the PSC website for helpful information on writing your application: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/writing-your-application

Applications close: Wednesday, 2nd September 11:55pm

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type which become available over the next 18 months.