About the Department

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government’s economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology.

We do this by:

- Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
- Investing in science and technology
- Strengthening the resources sector

The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people’s lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people. If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia’s future. Please see the APSC’s APS Employee Value Proposition for more information on the benefits and value of employment within the APS.

About the team

We are the Australian Government’s national authority on measurement. At the National Measurement Institute (NMI), we empower innovation and protect trust in Australian industry and society through world-class measurement science. Join a team where your expertise drives national impact, your curiosity is nurtured, and the work you do creates trusted measurement for a fair, safe, healthy and competitive Australia. Our employees enjoy career development opportunities, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to shape Australia’s economic future through world-class measurement science. At NMI, precision meets purpose.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We’re committed to building a diverse,



inclusive and impactful workplace by hiring people who share our values and bring integrity, collaboration and innovation to everything they do.

The Physical Metrology Branch develops, maintains and disseminates Australia’s peak physical measurement standards. It provides traceability assurance so measurements made in Australia are accepted internationally. Branch staff deliver calibration and other measurement services, contribute to international measurement forums and share expertise with Australian and international stakeholders.

The Mass and Density Standards team maintains Australia’s primary standards and deliver the nation’s highest‑level calibration services from milligrams to tonnes. Its work supports calibration and testing laboratories and sectors including advanced manufacturing, biomedical, defence and aerospace. The team operates within an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited quality system, develops and validates primary standards and automated calibration systems, and is advancing a new density measurement facility and research into an electrostatic force balance for improved sub‑milligram measurement.

The opportunity

Start or build your scientific or engineering career at Australia’s national measurement authority. With structured training and support from experienced scientists and engineers,



you will develop specialist capability in precision mass and density measurement while contributing to nationally significant calibration services and Australia’s primary measurement standards.

What’s in it for you?

Join a community of professionals committed to technical measurement excellence and cutting‑edge research. We invest in advanced facilities, foster collaboration with leading institutions and support innovation. You will work with people who have diverse skill sets including scientists, engineers, policy specialists and regulatory professionals. This role offers an early‑career scientist or engineer a robust technical foundation in measurement science. You will receive practical training and develop valuable, transferable skills in complex measurement systems, instrumentation, data acquisition, measurement uncertainty and laboratory quality systems. As part of the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, employees at NMI are covered by an enterprise agreement and benefits include:

- Parental leave
- a vacation care subsidy
- $235 annual healthy lifestyle subsidy
- access to study assistance
- access to Employee Assistance Program - health, wellbeing, counselling and support when needed

Our ideal candidate

We are seeking an early‑career scientist or engineer who is curious, practical and motivated to build specialist expertise in mass and density metrology. The role may also suit a laboratory technician or metrologist with relevant experience. You do not need prior expertise in mass and density measurement. Structured training, supervision and support will be provided as you develop capability and independence.

You will:

- Demonstrate sound technical judgement, strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate,

📌 Mass Standards Calibration Scientist (Sydney)
🏢 Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR)
📍 Sydney