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Research Scientist - Fire and Climate
- Salary
- A$116.7K–A$131.2K
- Hiring from
- Australia
- Work type
- Hybrid
- Posted
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About This Role
Our organisation is made up of employees working alongside more than 51,000 volunteers. We value the different skills, experience and viewpoints that people bring, because they strengthen how we operate and support the services Victorians rely on.
We aim to be a workplace where people feel supported to do meaningful work, develop professionally and contribute to outcomes that matter to the people and places we serve.
To learn more about who we are and the work we do, visit our About Us page.
About The Role
As a newly created role, the Research Scientist – Fire and Climate, is responsible for undertaking research that investigates links between climate and fire, and translating these into actional advice for long term planning The role is responsible for conceptualising research questions, undertaking analysis to identify relationships between climate and fire outcomes, and building models that 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 that may be 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.
There may be a small amount of travel required for this role, to CFA offices and regional areas of Victoria, including possible fire training in Macedon.
This is a fixed term, full-time role, based in the Burwood East Headquarters.
About You
You will be an experienced research scientist or risk analyst, with a PhD or equivalent in the field of fire science or a related field, relevant research experience, demonstrated experience in Python or R, with strong skills in data manipulation and experience in working with Geographic Information Systems and undertaking spatial analysis.
Knowledge or experience of bushfire modelling, management, suppression and fire behaviour would be highly advantageous.
Join us in helping create safer, stronger, and more resilient communities.
Why choose CFA
Click the ‘Apply' button to access our online application portal. You will be prompted to provide your personal and contact details and to respond to employment-related questions. When applying for a position with CFA, please include a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) and resume that clearly demonstrate your qualifications, experience and the key attributes and skills relevant to the role.
Pre-employment Checks
Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who are able to successfully complete a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, Working Rights Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check. You will also be required to provide at least two professional references.
Applications close: 11:59pm 26 October 2026.
What to expect from our recruitment process
CFA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and safe volunteer and work environment. Our aim is to have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the community it serves. First Nations people, women, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply.
If at any stage of the recruitment and selection process you require an alternative format to the application material or reasonable adjustment to the interview arrangements, please don't hesitate to contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively, email recruitment@cfa.vic.gov.au
The Country Fire Authority (CFA) values your privacy. We will use the information you provide when you are applying for employment with us for the purpose of recruitment, selection, evaluation and appointment and to report on anonymised key metrics (e.g. diversity). The information we collect will be handled in accordance with privacy laws, including the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. You can view our Privacy Statement here. For access and correction of the information we have collected, contact recruitment@cfa.vic.gov.au
- Location | HQ (Burwood East)
- Full Time | Fixed Term to 22/10/2027
- PTA 5 | $116,655 - $131,160 pa plus 12% superannuation
Our organisation is made up of employees working alongside more than 51,000 volunteers. We value the different skills, experience and viewpoints that people bring, because they strengthen how we operate and support the services Victorians rely on.
We aim to be a workplace where people feel supported to do meaningful work, develop professionally and contribute to outcomes that matter to the people and places we serve.
To learn more about who we are and the work we do, visit our About Us page.
About The Role
As a newly created role, the Research Scientist – Fire and Climate, is responsible for undertaking research that investigates links between climate and fire, and translating these into actional advice for long term planning The role is responsible for conceptualising research questions, undertaking analysis to identify relationships between climate and fire outcomes, and building models that 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 that may be 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.
There may be a small amount of travel required for this role, to CFA offices and regional areas of Victoria, including possible fire training in Macedon.
This is a fixed term, full-time role, based in the Burwood East Headquarters.
About You
You will be an experienced research scientist or risk analyst, with a PhD or equivalent in the field of fire science or a related field, relevant research experience, demonstrated experience in Python or R, with strong skills in data manipulation and experience in working with Geographic Information Systems and undertaking spatial analysis.
Knowledge or experience of bushfire modelling, management, suppression and fire behaviour would be highly advantageous.
Join us in helping create safer, stronger, and more resilient communities.
Why choose CFA
- Meaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a difference
- Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisions
- Flexibility: Hybrid work options with flexible work arrangements
- Discounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various services
- Wellbeing Focus: Health Ready programs, flu vaccinations
- Member Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathways
Click the ‘Apply' button to access our online application portal. You will be prompted to provide your personal and contact details and to respond to employment-related questions. When applying for a position with CFA, please include a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) and resume that clearly demonstrate your qualifications, experience and the key attributes and skills relevant to the role.
Pre-employment Checks
Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who are able to successfully complete a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, Working Rights Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check. You will also be required to provide at least two professional references.
Applications close: 11:59pm 26 October 2026.
What to expect from our recruitment process
CFA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and safe volunteer and work environment. Our aim is to have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the community it serves. First Nations people, women, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply.
If at any stage of the recruitment and selection process you require an alternative format to the application material or reasonable adjustment to the interview arrangements, please don't hesitate to contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively, email recruitment@cfa.vic.gov.au
The Country Fire Authority (CFA) values your privacy. We will use the information you provide when you are applying for employment with us for the purpose of recruitment, selection, evaluation and appointment and to report on anonymised key metrics (e.g. diversity). The information we collect will be handled in accordance with privacy laws, including the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. You can view our Privacy Statement here. For access and correction of the information we have collected, contact recruitment@cfa.vic.gov.au