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Research Scientist - Fire and Climate at Country Fire Authority (CFA)
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Research Scientist - Fire and Climate

Country Fire Authority (CFA)

RemoteFull timeMid levelA$117k – A$131kPosted today
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About the role

About This Role

This newly created role involves undertaking research that investigates the links between climate and fire, and translating these into actionable advice for long-term planning. The role is responsible for conceptualising research questions, analysing relationships between climate and fire outcomes, and building models to provide insight into future resource demands for firefighting organisations. This includes identifying the implications of various climate change scenarios, quantifying variability, and describing climate phenomena indicative of mild or severe fire seasons.

Reporting to a Senior Scientist within the R&D team, the Research Scientist – Fire and Climate is part of a small team that provides authoritative advice to senior management, produces high-quality research outputs, and communicates findings to a wide range of audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Undertake research investigating links between climate and fire
  • Translate research findings into actionable advice for long-term planning
  • Conceptualise research questions
  • Undertake analysis to identify relationships between climate and fire outcomes
  • Build models that provide insight into future resource demands for firefighting organisations
  • Identify the implications of various climate change scenarios
  • Quantify variability and describe climate phenomena indicative of mild or severe fire seasons

Requirements

  • Experienced research scientist or risk analyst
  • PhD or equivalent in fire science or a related field
  • Relevant research experience
  • Demonstrated experience in Python or R
  • Strong skills in data manipulation
  • Experience in working with Geographic Information Systems and undertaking spatial analysis

Nice to have:

  • Knowledge or experience of bushfire modelling, management, suppression, and fire behaviour

Benefits

  • Paid parental leave
  • Generous leave provisions
  • Hybrid work options with flexible work arrangements
  • Emergency Memberlink discounts on various services
  • Health Ready programs
  • Flu vaccinations
  • Access to a Member Assistance Program across 8 service pathways

Important Details

  • Contract: Fixed-term to 22/10/2027
  • Team: Part of a small R&D team
  • Travel: Small amount of travel required to CFA offices and regional areas of Victoria, including possible fire training in Macedon
  • Application deadline: 26 October 2026 at 11:59pm

Application Process

  • Provide a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) and resume that clearly demonstrate your qualifications, experience, and key attributes and skills relevant to the role

Job details

Workplace

Remote

Employment

Full time

Seniority

Mid level

Headquarters

Melbourne Eastern Suburbs VIC

Salary

A$117k – A$131k

Posted

Posted today

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  • About the Company

    CFA is an emergency service that works to protect lives and property across Victoria. The organisation is made up of employees working alongside more than 51,000 volunteers, valuing diverse skills, experience, and viewpoints.

    The Victorian Government is responsible for public schools, health, policing, roads and traffic, public housing and business regulation.

    Headquarters

    Melbourne Eastern Suburbs VIC

    Open jobs

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    Website

    cfa.vic.gov.au
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