Melbourne CBD | 3-Year Contract | Full-Time Onsite
An excellent opportunity is available for an experiencedCalibration Officer / Instrumentation Technicianto join a specialist technical team within a large Australian Government organisation.
This long-term contract will suit someone with a strong practical background incalibration, 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:
Undertakingcalibration, testing and maintenanceof 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 withISO **** 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 incalibration, measurement and instrumentation
Experience withmeasurement traceability and uncertainty
A background working with electronic, electrical, mechanical or scientific equipment
Experience within a calibration, testing, standards or technical laboratory environment
Strong 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 ofISO/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 acrosscalibration, traceability and uncertainty.
The Chance
This is athree-year contractoffering the opportunity to contribute to a significant, long‐term technical program within a large and complex organisation.
The position is based inMelbourne CBD/Docklandsand requiresfive days per week onsite.
Typical working hours are approximately 8:30am-5:30pm, with some flexibility subject to operational requirements.
Australian Citizenship is mandatory
Australian Citizenship is mandatory for this opportunity.
If you have hands‐on experience acrosscalibration, instrumentation, electronics or metrologyand are looking for a stable long‐term technical contract, we would love to hear from you.
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DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.
In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process.
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📌 Calibration Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Dfp Recruitment
📍 Melbourne