High Voltage Specialist (S&T; Level 7 or S&T; Level 8)

Australian Department of Industry, Science and Resources – Lindfield NSW

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 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

National Measurement Institute

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, versatile working arrangements and the opportunity to shape Australia’s economic future through world-class measurement science.

At NMI, precision meets purpose.

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.

Physical Metrology Branch





NMI’s Physical Metrology Branch provides Australia’s peak measurement standards for physical quantities. This enables measurements made in Australia to be accepted internationally, which is particularly important for trade. Our people share their expertise by providing measurement services from calibration and testing to technical advice and training. We contribute actively to international measurement forums and enhance our capabilities through research and development in line with national and international requirements.

Power Systems Technology Team

NMI's Power Systems Technology team develops advanced measurement technologies and delivers specialist testing and calibration services that support Australia's electricity network and clean energy transition. The team operates Australia's largest high-voltage and high-current laboratory and provides critical services to electric power utilities, equipment manufacturers and industry stakeholders. Supporting Australia's Net Zero ambitions, our work underpins the generation, storage, transmission and use of clean energy. Its capabilities span three key areas: high-voltage testing and calibration, calibration of power system voltage and current sensors, and the design and manufacture of highly accurate digital and analogue measurement systems.

The team delivers more than 30 specialised testing and calibration services across a diverse range of power system equipment and measurement parameters. It also undertakes applied research in collaboration with universities, national metrology institutes and industry partners to develop innovative measurement techniques and technologies. Our tea

📌 High Voltage Specialist (Australia)
🏢 Australian Department of Industry, Science and Resources
📍 Australia