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Role highlights

• Test fire detection and control systems across a variety of sectors
• Contribute to enhancing fire safety systems internationally and within Australia
• Join CSIRO - Australia's National Science Agency!
  
  

About CSIRO

As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.

Visit CSIRO.au for more information.

The opportunity

CSIRO’s Fire Systems Laboratory conducts Standards-based testing on a wide variety of fire detection, fire suppression, and emergency warning system products. Our team conducts testing on behalf of Australian and international companies to methods specified in the relevant standards and under timelines established through commercial agreements within an ISO 17025-accredited quality system.

As the Fire Systems Testing Officer, you will conduct laboratory testing of detection and control systems. You will also assist with the implementation of a commercial Laboratory Information Management system (LIMS) to improve the operation of the laboratory conducting the evaluations.

Please note, this role may involve domestic and international travel, as required.

Your high-level duties will include:

• Laboratory testing of fire detection products including smoke sensitivity, climatic, corrosion, sound pressure and various other physical test methods.
• Witnessing of fire tests for various fire suppression products.
• Assisting adoption of CSIRO’s LIMS system into the Fire Systems Laboratory.
• Technical report compilation.
• Close cooperation with other team members to achieve effective project progress.
• Operation within laboratory’s NATA-accredited Quality Management system.
• Use/update of electronic project management system.
  
  

Role particulars

Location: Clayton, VIC

Salary: AU$100k – AU$113k per annum (pro rata for part-time), plus 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Specified term of 3 years, Full-time

Reference: 102525

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

• Relevant trade certificate/diploma/bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience in fire protection, electronics, mechatronics, or electrical engineering disciplines.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and circuit schematics.
• Perform in a self-managed environment with multiple concurrent projects.
• Operate to agreed project timelines in a customer-focussed environment.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate well with other team members.
• Clear communication skills (oral and written).
• Commercial focus in a fee-for-service environment.
• Knowledge of network hardware/infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience in independent report compilation.
• Proficiency in the MS Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel and Access Database.

For full details about this role, and other criteria, please review the Position Description.

Not sure if you meet all the criteria?

While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don’t let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.

Setting you up for success

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please reach out to the contact on page 1 of the position description, to let us know how we can support you.

Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO.

Inclusion and belonging

Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.

CSIRO holds Platinum Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens, New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Child safety

CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy.

How to apply

Please apply online and submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and CV that demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the essential requirements of this role.

Applications close

6th April 2026, 11pm AEDT.