Job Description
Calibration Officer – Federal Government
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Melbourne | APS5 | 3-Year Temporary Assignment | $***** – $***** per hour + super
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We are seeking an experienced Calibration Officer to join a Federal Government Department and support a significant national Automatic Weather Station (AWS) Infrastructure Upgrade Project.
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This is an exciting chance to contribute to a large-scale project involving the modernisation of more than 750 weather monitoring sites across Australia and the Pacific, supporting the reliability and accuracy of critical environmental observation infrastructure.
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About the Role
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Reporting directly to the Manager, Standards & Metrology Laboratory, you will be responsible for the calibration, acceptance testing, verification and maintenance of a diverse range of electronic, electrical, mechanical, meteorological and hydrological instrumentation.
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You will work within a specialist laboratory environment and provide technical support to project and operational teams, helping ensure instrumentation is accurate, reliable, fit for purpose and compliant with required standards.
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Key Responsibilities
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Coordinate and undertake the calibration, testing and maintenance of laboratory and field equipment.
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Schedule equipment calibrations in collaboration with Project Managers, metrology specialists, inventory teams and other technical staff.
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Support the assessment and evaluation of new instrumentation and equipment.
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Collect statistics, undertake data analysis and investigate operational issues relating to instrumentation.
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Prepare and maintain technical reports, procedures, work instructions and documentation.




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Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of calibration and testing practices.
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Support quality management processes and compliance with ISO **** and ISO ***** standards.
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Provide technical advice to project and operational staff.
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Assist with the design, testing and documentation of computer programs that support scientific and operational activities.
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Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with relevant health, safety, quality and departmental requirements.
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About You
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Demonstrated practical experience in calibration, measurement, traceability and uncertainty.
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Experience working within a calibration, metrology or standards laboratory.
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Strong practical knowledge of instrumentation and measurement.
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Experience handling and managing large volumes of instruments and equipment with a high degree of accuracy.
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Experience with meteorological, hydrological, environmental or field monitoring equipment would be highly regarded.
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Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 skills.
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An understanding of land, marine and/or atmospheric environments and the challenges associated with field-based monitoring equipment.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills,



with the ability to investigate technical issues and interpret data.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
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A strong commitment to quality, accuracy, documented procedures and achieving outcomes within agreed timeframes.
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The Opportunity
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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist technical team and contribute to a high-profile national infrastructure project with a direct impact on the reliability of Australia's environmental monitoring capabilities.
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You will work alongside experienced technical and project professionals and have the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing improvement of calibration, testing and quality management practices.
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Position Details
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Position: Calibration Officer
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Classification: APS5
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Location: Melbourne
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Start Date: 5 October ****
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Assignment Length: 3 years
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Hours: 38 hours per week
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Pay Rate: $***** – $***** per hour + super
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Working Arrangements: Predominantly office/laboratory based, with flexible working arrangements available subject to operational requirements. Due to the need to access specialist laboratory equipment, work-from-home opportunities are very limited.
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Reporting to: Manager, Standards & Metrology Laboratory
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Eligibility: Applicants must be Australian citizens.
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If you are an experienced Calibration Officer, Metrologist or instrumentation specialist looking to contribute to a major Federal Government project, we would love to hear from you.

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