Technical Officer

2 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia CSIRO Full time

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**The Opportunity**:

- **Play a vital hands-on role in structural fire testing of building systems**:

- **Advance your career in a commercially focused fire testing & assessment group**:

- **Great role to build your skills within CSIRO - our National Science Agency**

We are currently seeking a driven individual, who would be keen to gain skills & experience in fire testing within a large multi-faceted organisation, to join our team in an ongoing role

CSIRO Fire Testing services combines expertise and full-scale fire test capabilities to simulate a wide range of fire scenarios, providing a unique fire research, consulting and testing facility to industry. Registered by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA), our testing facilities are designed and equipped to conduct a wide range of fire tests based on Australian, international and other standards. The group also provides services in interpretation of results, assessing conformity with specification and standards, research & development, and construction in bushfire-prone areas.

In this hands-on, lab-based role as a Technical Officer, you will play a key active role in all testing activities, including project management, specimen documentation and construction, test instrumentation and technical reports in accordance with the test standards. While the primary focus of your work will be on fire resistance testing of construction/building systems and elements, you will also have the opportunity to be involved in other types of testing and infrastructure projects, such as bushfire testing, testing of electrical cables, and more You will also bring your excellent communication and technical writing skills to work collaboratively & communicate efficiently with a team of experienced laboratory staff and various commercial clients, and prepare technical reports.

If you are an early-career fire testing officer looking to expand your skills and experience through a variety of practical and industry-based projects, this would be a great platform for you CSIRO offers you excellent professional development and we are strongly committed to supporting your career growth.

**Your duties will include**:

- Assisting with conducting sponsored fire testing at all stages from initial client contact, the determination of client requirements, supervision of specimen construction, testing, data analysis and technical reporting in accordance with Australian and International fire test standards.
- Providing instrumentation of test specimens in accordance with the requirements of relevant Australian and International test standards, as well as specimen instrumentation test documentation (see position description for more details on the specific test methodologies).
- Supervising the safe construction of test specimens and assisting with the efficient operation of the structural fire laboratory as specified in the Business Process Control Manual in accordance with NATA registration requirements.
- Demonstrating knowledge of and adhering to HSE requirements pertaining to a testing laboratory environment.
- Assisting with the design and supervision of performance-based research and testing procedures on an ad hoc basis to fulfil commercial client expectations.

**Location**: Sydney (North Ryde), NSW

**Salary**: AU$68K - AU$86K pa + up to 15.4% superannuation

**Tenure**: Indefinite, Full-time

**Reference**: 91741

**To be considered you will need**:

- Testing experience in a NATA accredited testing laboratory related to building products and systems, or the successful completion of tertiary qualifications in relevant Engineering or Science fields related to the performance of materials under elevated temperatures.
- Good communication skills and experience with the writing of detailed technical reports.
- Knowledge of the Building Code of Australia (BCA), particularly the Deemed to Satisfy provisions relating to fire resistance.
- Knowledge of Australian and International fire testing standards.
- Project management experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of HSE requirements pertaining to a fire testing laboratory environment.

For full details about this role please review the **Position Description**.

**Eligibility**:
**Flexible Working Arrangements**:
We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.

**Diversity and Inclusion**:
We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.

**About CSIRO**:
At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the



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