Crash Investigation Research Officer - Adelaide Region SA, Australia - The University of Adelaide

The University of Adelaide

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Adelaide Region SA, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

HEO6 ($86,360-$ per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies

20 Months fixed term

Full-time

The Centre for Automotive Safety Research (CASR) is a self funded research centre within the Sciences, Engineering and Technology Faculty.

CASR is focused on conducting multidisciplinary research in road safety and injury control aimed at reducing the human and economic losses of road crashes along with proposing and evaluating ways to prevent crashes and injuries and providing independent professional advice on road safety matters to government and non-government organizations in Australia and overseas.

We are seeking to appoint a research officer to join our at-scene in-depth crash investigation team.

You will be involved in travelling to the scene of crashes that occur within 100km of Adelaide and performing a thorough forensic investigation of the crash scene and vehicles.

You will also assist in crash reconstructions and simulations, and scene diagramming. Opportunities will also exist for involvement in CASR's wider research program.

Some shift work is required.

Term of position:
This fixed-term contract is available immediately until 30th of June 2025.

To be successful you will need:

Undergraduate qualifications, or equivalent experience, in engineering or a related discipline.
The ability to prioritise well in the highly dynamic environment of a live crash scene.
Ability to deal with confidential and/or sensitive matters.
Hold a current, full, driver's licence

Enjoy an outstanding career environment
The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace.

The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading.

Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery.

We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

Flexible working arrangements are on offer for all roles at the University.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits

These include:

salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

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Your faculty's broader role
The Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research. Many of its academic staff are world leaders in their fields and graduates are highly regarded by employers. The Faculty actively partners with innovative industries to solve problems of global significance.

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How to Apply

Applications close 11:55pm, Tuesday 5th December 2023

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Leonie Witter
Manager

Business and Operations

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_ The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply._
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