Senior Researcher

*Level will depend on knowledge and experience of the successful candidate.

About the role

As a research/senior researcher you will be required to undertake detailed analysis and propose solutions to complex safety investigations and produce safety studies/statistical analysis reports; and build and maintain effective internal and external cooperation and partnerships. 

As a research/senior researcher you will work in accordance with the Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003, its subordinate legislation, and ATSB policies and procedures.

Our ideal person

Our ideal person will demonstrate:

Researcher criteria

• highly developed research skills and the ability to extract, manipulate, analyse and interpret data with impartiality and without bias
• industry knowledge or a high-level of interest in transport safety (aviation, marine or rail)
• an ability to contribute to ATSB data quality processes 
• an ability to independently write accurate, concise and complex research/analysis reports taking into account prescribed legislation (Transport Safety Investigation Act and Regulations 2003)
• have communication and stakeholder management skills capable of presenting research/analysis findings and professionally represent the ATSB to a variety of internal and external stakeholders including at conferences/stakeholder meetings
• project management skills to scope and achieve defined outcomes, within agreed resources and timeframes
• an ability to motivate self and work collaboratively, recognising and respecting the work preferences and different views of others
• an understanding of, or an ability to acquire and apply a knowledge of, relevant legislation and supporting regulations
• an ability to apply and promote effective health and wellbeing practices, and work in accordance with WHS legislation and the agency’s policies and procedures
• a desire and ongoing commitment for continued learning and the ability to learn through feedback
• an ability to model and promote the Australian Public Service (APS) values and ATSB principles.

Senior Researcher additional criteria

Senior researcher candidates will be required to demonstrate the skills/capabilities of a researcher along with those listed below:

• an ability to mentor other team members on research/statistical analysis methodologies, and wider collaborative leadership skills, working in small teams with other technical specialists to achieve outcomes
• an ability to review research reports with the ability to provide appropriate and detailed feedback.