Job description Melbourne CBD | 3-Year Contract | Full-Time Onsite An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Calibration Officer / Instrumentation Technician to join a specialist technical team within a large Australian Government organisation.
This long-term contract will suit someone with a strong practical background in calibration, metrology, electronics or instrumentation , who enjoys hands-on technical work within a highly regulated and quality-focused environment.
The Role Working within a specialist technical laboratory, you will be responsible for the calibration, testing, verification and maintenance of a broad range of instrumentation and equipment.
Your responsibilities will include: Undertaking calibration, testing and maintenance of laboratory and field equipment Performing acceptance testing and verification of new instrumentation Coordinating calibration activities in line with project and operational schedules Analysing test and calibration data and investigating technical issues Evaluating equipment performance and supporting technical investigations Preparing technical reports, procedures and work instructions Providing technical advice to project and operational stakeholders Supporting continuous improvement of calibration and testing practices Contributing to quality management processes aligned with ISO **** and ISO/IEC ***** Using Microsoft Excel and other systems to analyse and manage technical information Supporting the development and testing of computer programs used for technical and operational activities To be successful, you will ideally have: Demonstrated practical experience in calibration,



measurement and instrumentation Experience with measurement traceability and uncertainty A background working with electronic, electrical, mechanical or scientific equipment Experience within a calibration, testing, standards or technical laboratory environment Robust troubleshooting, investigation and problem-solving skills Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 capability Experience analysing and documenting technical results Strong written communication and technical documentation skills Knowledge of ISO/IEC ***** and/or ISO **** environments will be highly regarded Experience with instrumentation used in field or operational environments will also be advantageous The most important technical requirement is practical experience across calibration, traceability and uncertainty .
The Opportunity This is a three-year contract offering the opportunity to contribute to a significant, long-term technical program within a large and complex organisation.
The position is based in Melbourne CBD/Docklands and requires five days per week onsite .
Typical working hours are approximately 8:30am–5:30pm, with some flexibility subject to operational requirements.
Australian Citizenship is mandatory for this opportunity.




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📌 Calibration Officer (Victoria)
🏢 Dfp Recruitment
📍 Victoria