- Temporary Full Time up to 30 June 2027
- Clerk Grade 9/10
- Package up to $166,549pa. Package includes salary range ($133,348pa to $146,945pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
- Location: Greenacre and Londonderry - 2-3 office days required

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
- Ability to lead and undertake research activities, including the design of experiments, data analysis and dissemination of results

Essential Requirements:

- Tertiary level scientific or engineering qualifications or equivalent experience

For more information on the role, please view the 52021653 Senior Research Coordinator Clk Gr 9-10 (1).docx.

Should you require more information about this opportunity, please contact Rylee Lam Program Manager Safety of Alternative and Renewable Energy Technologies on (phone hidden).

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:

Excellent 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 [email protected]

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. We recommend attaching PDF documents.

At the conclusion of the advertising period all submitted applications will be sent a video interview link to record responses to two targeted questions. Please ensure you monitor your emails following the closing date.

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

Applications close: 5 October 2026

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.

📌 Senior Research Coordinator (Sydney)
🏢 Fire and Rescue NSW
📍 Sydney