• Temporary Full Time (Up to 2 years)
• Grade 9/10
• Package up to $161,698 pa. Package includes salary range ($129,464 pa to $142,665 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Greenacre and Londonderry

About the role:      

Design and coordinate fire research activities to support the development of fire safety guidelines and standards.

About you:

Proven experience in experiment design and data collection conducting practical research, and publishing of
research findings.

Essential Requirements:

• Tertiary level scientific or engineering 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 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
• 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.

1. A key accountability of this role is to lead and undertake research activities, including
the design of experiments, undertaking data analysis and dissemination of results. Please provide an example where you have undertaken these activities and outline what your approach was to ensure results were delivered with accuracy and efficiency.

2. Provide an example where you have had to undertake research and then communicate
the results/findings to a number of different stakeholders. Include in your answer how you approached this and what the outcomes were.

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

Applications close: Sunday, 14th June 2026, 11:59pm

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.