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Personal profile
Biography
Dr Jason Kearney is a Research Fellow at MUARC and a qualified Advanced Life Support Paramedic. With further qualifications in health, biomedical science, and education, Jason has a particular interest in safety outcomes and training within complex organisations, such as the emergency services. Jason has worked on a number of large-scale safety projects, with a focus on the surveillance and prevention of injury within complex systems and has well established relationships with emergency services around Australia. Jason’s educational background has provided him with skills in analysing, interpreting, and applying educational theories, pedagogies, and principles of evidence-based practice in various educational contexts, including understanding the cultural and social forces that shape the learning needs of adults.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, Occupational injury among paramedics: examining the distribution and determinants of paramedic work-related injury, Monash University Accident Research Centre
Bachelor of Health Science (Hons)
Bachelor of Paramedicine
Graduate Diploma of Education
Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Sciences)
Research area keywords
- Emergency services
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Paramedicine
- Applied research
- Injury Prevention
- Injury Surveillance
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 13 Climate Action
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Occupational Violence and Aggression (OVA) management in Northern Health: A systems-based analysis
Stephens, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Muir, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kearney, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Morphet, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Mak, V. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Balakrishnan, S. P. (Project Manager) & Hum-Teo, P. (Project Manager)
18/09/26 → 18/03/27
Project: Research
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Fire Medical Response (FMR) Evaluation
Muir, C. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Kearney, J. (Chief Investigator (CI))
10/05/24 → 1/05/29
Project: Research
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Baseline Road Safety Research Program: Effectiveness of Road Rule 79A
Muir, C. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Kearney, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lawrence, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Newstead, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McDonald, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Stephens, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Balakrishnan, S. P. (Project Manager)
1/02/24 → 2/12/26
Project: Research
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Analysis of Segmentation Data Risk Hierarchy Analysis for Upgrade of Prime 2.0 For Fire & Rescue NSW
Muir, C. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Kearney, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Pooley, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Stephens, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lawrence, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Balakrishnan, S. P. (Project Manager)
1/06/26 → 27/07/26
Project: Research
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Understanding occupational violence and Aggression (OVA) risk in CPV and bus sectors. Identification of best practice and gaps in policies
Stephens, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Crotty, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kearney, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Muir, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Bailey, S. (Project Manager)
20/08/25 → 31/01/26
Project: Research
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Establishing An Australasian Fire Fatality Annual Reporting System
Muir, C., Kearney, J. & Newstead, S., May 2026, Melbourne Vic Australia: Monash University. 89 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report (Non-Public) › Research
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Fatigue Biomarker Trial in Emergency Service Workers: Technical Report Prepared for the Victorian Department of Transport & Planning
Kearney, J., Muir, C., Jeppe, K., Stephens, A., Manousakis, J., Howard, M. & Anderson, C., 2025, Melbourne Vic Australia: MUARC. 115 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report (Non-Public) › Research › peer-review
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Passive Alcohol Sensor: Victorian Community Sentiment Survey
Young, K., Muir, C., Stephens, A. & Kearney, J., Jan 2025, Melbourne Vic Australia: MUARC. 40 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report (Non-Public) › Research
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Pupillography for Drug Impairment Assessment: Police Acceptability Study: Technical Report
Muir, C., Kearney, J., Stephens, A. & Proud, J., Oct 2025, Melbourne Vic Australia: MUARC. 84 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report (Non-Public) › Research › peer-review
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Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action Emergency Vehicle Safety Study: Summary Report
Muir, C., Allen, T., Lawrence, B., Kearney, J., Newstead, S. & Logan, D., Jul 2024, Melbourne Vic Australia: MUARC. 41 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report (Non-Public) › Research
Prizes
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2024 Peter Vulcan Best Paper Award - Student
Kearney, J. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Activities
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Australasian College of Paramedicine Ltd (ACP) (External organisation)
Kearney, J. (Member)
2024 → …Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Membership of industry collaboration/ network
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Australasian College of Road Safety Incorporated (ACRS) (External organisation)
Kearney, J. (Member)
2024 → …Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Membership of industry collaboration/ network
Press/Media
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Harsh reality of Australia's most dangerous job
27/01/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Australia's most dangerous occupation revealed
27/01/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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One in three Victorian paramedics injured on job
27/01/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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