Role summary for potential applicants

Advertised Job Title: / Senior Consultant – Fire Testing and Assessments
Reference Number: / 39490
Classification: / CSOF7
Salary Range: / AU $127K to AU $141K plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Location: / North Ryde, Sydney
Tenure: / Indefinite
Relocation assistance: / Will be provided to the successful candidate if required.
Applications are open to: / Australian Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents Only
Functional Area: / Research Consulting
% Client Focus - Internal: / 20%
% Client Focus - External: / 80%
Reports to the: / Team Leader, Fire Testing and Assessments
Number of Direct Reports: / 0
Role Overview:
The role of Research Consulting staff in CSIRO is to initiate, develop, lead and promote CSIRO's research capability for the benefit of Australia's economy, society and/or environment through strategic partnerships with industry.
The Senior Consultant, Fire Assessments is responsible for the provision of technical consulting services relating to the fire-resistance of building systems. The role communicates directly with commercial clients at all levels of the building and infrastructure sector, providing independent consulting to assess the fire performance of tested building systems incorporating variations to the tested prototype, in accordance with the framework outlined in Part A2 of the National Construction Code (NCC).
This position is directly responsible for the management and delivery of commercial fire assessment reports and consulting services relating to the fire performance of building systems. This position will liaise and collaborate with experts across CSIRO and other international laboratories with regard to fire testing requirements in support of the assessment of variations to tested systems.
The senior consultant is required to operate independently, using engineering judgement when providing consulting services pertaining to the technical assessment of building systems under fire conditions. Development of technical assessments requires the distillation of complex information from multiple sources to deliver actionable outcomes for CSIRO’s customers. This position forms the role of ‘trusted advisor’ to the industry sector, involving enhanced communication skills and sound technical knowledge combined with a strong client focus.
Duties and Key Result Areas:
·  Provision of consulting services delivered through written technical assessments on the likely performance of fire protection systems to comply with the Deemed to Satisfy provisions of the BCA as well as International codes.
·  Provision of written performance based assessments on the likely performance of fire protection systems to comply with performance requirements of the BCA, based on referenced test standards, test data, engineering judgement and calculations.
·  Responsible for project delivery outcomes and timeframes within budget expectations.
·  Identify and establish new stakeholder and customer relationships and effectively manage existing customer relationships.
·  Develop recognition as a ‘trusted advisor’ to industry and provide technical guidance on fire resistance performance and compliance to commercial clients and members of the industry as well as the general public.
·  When required, liaise with the fire testing team to assist in the determination of client requirements, data analysis and technical reporting in accordance with Australian and International fire test standards.
·  Contribute to research and testing projects using engineering judgement, expertise and specialist skills.
·  Design and supervise performance based research and test procedures on an ad hoc basis to fulfil commercial client expectations.
·  Ensure timely, effective communication to and between internal CSIRO business units.
·  Adhere to the spirit and practice of CSIRO's Values, Health, Safety and Environment plans and policies, Diversity initiatives and Zero Harm goals.
·  Any other duties within the scope of this position that may arise from time-to-time, for which the incumbent holds the skills and abilities to perform.
Selection Criteria:
Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all essential criteria can be appointed
Pre-requisites:
Education/Qualifications: Tertiary qualification/s and/or equivalent experience in relevant Engineering or Science fields related to the performance of materials under elevated temperatures. Formal qualifications are to be supported by at least five years relevant technical consulting experience building fire resistance.
Behaviours: A history of professional and respectful behaviours and attitudes in a collaborative environment.
Essential Criteria:
1.  Demonstrated high level written and oral communication skills with the ability to write detailed technical reports and assessments for commercial clients.
2.  Demonstrated knowledge of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) Deemed to Satisfy provisions relating to fire resistance of building elements and systems.
3.  Advanced knowledge of Australian and International fire testing standards.
4.  Advanced knowledge of assessment guidelines and related fire design standards.
5.  Advanced project management experience.
6.  Enhanced ability to communicate to all levels of the building industry and infrastructure sector as well as the ability to interpret national and international technical fire testing and design standards.
7.  Experience delivering engineering consultancies within a quality management environment meeting the requirements of AS 17025.
8.  Enhanced ability to create and foster an environment of high cooperation between teams.
9.  Developed commercial capability, with ability to operate in environments subject to change and external constraints.
10.  Ability to identify critical stakeholders and influence them through established networks.
Desirable Criteria:
11.  Well-developed experience in laboratory tests and field investigations and/or laboratory equipment or other relevant experience relating to the fire performance of building systems.
12.  Experience with a NATA Accredited operating environment.
As Australia’s Innovation Catalyst, CSIRO has strategic actions underpinned by behaviours aligned to:
·  Excellent science
·  Inclusion, trust & respect
·  Health, safety & environment
·  Delivery on commitments.
In your application and at interview you will need to demonstrate alignment with these behaviours.
Other Information:
How to Apply
Please apply for this position online at www.csiro.au/careers. You may be asked to provide additional information (online) relevant to the selection criteria. If so, then responding will enhance your application so please take the time to provide relevant succinct answers. Applicants who do not provide the information when requested may not be considered.
If you experience difficulties applying online call 1300 984 220 and someone will be able to assist you. Outside business hours please email: .
Referees: If you do not already have the names and contact details of two previous supervisors or academic/ professional referees included in your resume/CV please add these before uploading your CV.
Contact: If after reading the selection documentation you require further information please contact:
Brett Roddy via email: or phone: +61 2 9490 5449.
Please do not email your application directly to Brett Roddy. Applications received via this method will not be considered.
About CSIRO
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