At the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), our vision is "Transport without accidents".
Our mission is to improve transport safety through our independent investigations and safety actions.
About the Role: As a research/senior researcher, you will be required to undertake detailed analysis and propose solutions to complex safety investigations, produce safety studies/statistical analysis reports, and build and maintain effective internal and external cooperation and partnerships.
You will work in accordance with the Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003, its subordinate legislation, and ATSB policies and procedures.
Our Ideal Person will demonstrate: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.Communication and stakeholder management skills capable of presenting research/analysis findings and professionally representing the ATSB to a variety of internal and external stakeholders.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 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 Research 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.Ability to review research reports with the ability to provide appropriate and detailed feedback.Please note, under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed (on a temporary or permanent basis) in the APS.
The ATSB is an independent Commonwealth Government statutory Agency governed by a Commission and is entirely separate from transport regulators, policy makers and service providers.
The ATSB's function is to improve safety and public confidence in the aviation, marine, and rail modes of transport through excellence in:
Independent investigation of transport accidents and other safety occurrences;Safety data recording, analysis, and research;Fostering safety awareness, knowledge, and action. #J-18808-Ljbffr