Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Term: 18 Months Austroads is seeking a Certification Engineer to take responsibility for providing engineering support and assistance to the Technical Innovations System Manager as well as having project Management responsibility for the delivery of key projects. The Certification Engineer will extend their support across the full breadth of the programs and functional and technical specifications. In doing so to deliver outstanding performance across all areas to achieve TCA’s purpose and function.

Responsibilities This role is responsible for the following:

Conducting testing of telematics devices, Electronic Work Diaries, On-Board Mass Measurement Systems and other equipment (Hardware and software) in the field and in the Test Laboratory.

Conducting analysis of hardware when conducting certification, re-certification, audit and type approval activities

Development and enhancement of test protocols

Assisting in the development of specialised test equipment and methodologies to test hardware and software

Data analysis, presentation, and reporting (including development, testing and deployment of processes/scripts for rule-based, descriptive and diagnostic data analysis and reporting)

Conducting maintenance and enhancement of TCA test assets

Auditing of electronic equipment to ensure compliance with the clauses contained within the relevant functional and technical specifications

Liaising with members, NTF stakeholders and EWD stakeholders regarding technical matters

Assisting in maintaining of NATA accreditation

Under the direction of Technical Certification and Assurance Manager take leadership in the deliveryof projects including full accountability for the quality and timeliness of project tasks

Identifying and reporting Project risks

Assisting in scoping, developing and signing off detailed project plans, if and where required





Conducting written and/or oral reporting on project progress and issues to internal stakeholders and members of the board as required

Assisting with the on-going support, maintenance and enhancement of the functional and technical specifications, audit program and other associated documents

Contributing to continuous improvement, identifying ways to enhance value for our members and the public

The full position description can be found at www.austroads.gov.au/careers.

About You

Educational qualifications in electronics, mechatronics or computer science from an institution recognised by Engineers Australia

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Experience in GNSS

Experience in general electronics design environment, including microcontrollers, embedded firmware and schematic hardware design

Knowledge of calibration and operational maintenance of systems based on electronic equipment

Familiarity with microprocessor interface standards (e.g. I2C, UART, RS232, USB, BLE)

Employee Benefits Austroads has been recognised as a 2025 5 Star Employer of Choice by HRD Magazine and one of The Australian’s Best Places to Work 2025.

Working With Us Means Access To

Flexible working arrangements and hybrid work (home + office)

Extra 5 days personal leave per financial year

$500 wellbeing allowance annually

Additional paid parental leave

EAP access for employees and immediate family

Subsidised further education and development opportunities

LinkedIn Learning subscription for ongoing professional growth

About Austroads Austroads is the collective of Australian and Current Zealand transport agencies. We provide practical, impartial advice, tools, and services to support safe, reliable, and efficient mobility outcomes. We are a national organisation with staff located in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and across Australia and New Zealand, including teams from NEVDIS and TCA.

We embrace diversity of identity, thought, and experience, and strive for a genuinely inclusive workplace.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a National Police Check.

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📌 Certification Engineer (Port Phillip City)
🏢 Austroads
📍 Port Phillip City