Fire Analyst

The University of Melbourne is hiring a Future Fire Analyst for a part-time, fixed-term role in Parkville. The position involves analyzing bushfire risk management strategies, developing innovative tools, and collaborating with fire agencies. Candidates should have a background in fire risk or environmental management and strong analytical skills. The role offers benefits including salary packaging, health programs, and professional development opportunities.
Position: Future Fire Analyst

Position Number: 0065739
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part Time;
Fixed-Term for up to 3.5 years
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department/School: School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences
Salary: Level A - $83,468 - $113,262 p.a. plus 17% super
• Influence real-world bushfire management
• Collaborate with leading fire agencies.
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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Your next career opportunity
As a Future Fire Analyst, you'll play a crucial role in the ARC Mid-Career Industry Fellowship project, working closely with Victoria's leading fire management agencies. You'll analyse the effectiveness of current risk mitigation activities, assess climate change impacts, and develop innovative tools to support long-term bushfire risk management. This position offers you the opportunity to conduct cutting-edge applied research that directly influences real-world fire management strategies.

Your responsibilities will include:
• Conduct Advanced Data Analysis and Modelling: Utilise agency, university, and external data to assess risk mitigation strategies and climate change impacts on fire management activities.
• Develop Innovative Tools: Create a flexible prescribed burn prioritisation tool to enhance decision-making processes.
• Engage with Industry Experts: Lead expert elicitation workshops and collaborate regularly with agency staff to co-design and communicate project results.
• Contribute to Research Output: Publish high-impact academic papers and present findings at conferences and seminars.

You may be a great fit if:

You are a skilled researcher with a strong background in fire risk, climate change, or environmental management, possessing excellent analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders in a multidisciplinary environment.

You may also:
• Hold a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in fire risk, climate change, environmental management, or a related field.
• Have experience with Geographic Information Systems and geospatial analysis.
• Demonstrate a track record of independent research and publications, commensurate with your experience.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with industry partners.
• Have a strong aptitude for data analysis, modelling, and clear communication of complex information.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being;
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance;
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance;
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program;
• Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on Uni Melb graduate courses for your immediate family members!

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Our expertise spans biophysical, social and technical sciences, and we support a large cohort of PhD students across these domains.

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