Scientific Officer

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The Research and Scientific Branch service is a specialist branch within the QFES. Scientific Officers form the professional scientific core of QFES.

Summary about this job

Government - State

Company: Queensland Fire and Emergency Services

Location: Brisbane

Work type: Full Time

Salary: n\a

Phone: +61-7-1610-4707

Fax: +61-7-7796-1545

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Detail information about job Scientific Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services / Cannon Hill:

  • Permanent full time
  • Salary of $127,625 per annum.

 

Key Requirements Mandatory Requirements

  • Tertiary qualifications (minimum degree level) in Applied Science, Science, Chemical Engineering or related fields majoring in chemistry.
  • Must be prepared to participate in Research and Scientific Branch on-call roster. 
  • A medical test to prove aptitude and fitness for this role will be required before appointment.  The objective of the medical test is to prove that the applicant is medically capable of wearing personal protective equipment, such as self contained breathing apparatus and chemical protective suits at a hazardous materials or CBRN incident under the supervision of the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service.  This is a condition of employment.
  • Class C driver's licence.

 

Highly Desirable Requirements

  • A higher degree in Applied Science, Science, Chemical Engineering or related fields majoring in chemistry will be very highly regarded

 

Your Key Accountabilities

An Officer with the Research and Scientific Branch is expected to undertake the following duties:

  • Provide expert advice on hazardous materials management and HAZMAT/CBRN incident response to QFES, QPS, QAS and other identified agencies across government;
  • Participate in a roster to be periodically on-call as a senior Scientific Officer to attend HAZMAT/CBRN emergencies for the Research and Scientific Branch;
  • Contribute to the development of policies, programs and initiatives to support the QFES strategic focus on hazardous materials management and HAZMAT/CBRN incident response by undertaking research, analysis, and providing expert advice on complex scientific and technical issues;
  • Contribute to the enhancement and maintenance of the infrastructure to support the Research and Scientific Branch

 

For further information about this position and details on how to apply, please visit the Queensland Government Smart Jobs and Careers website www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au.

 

Job Ad Reference: QLD/QFES/2909/18.

Closing Date: Thursday, 19 July 2018

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