Calibration Officer

Calibration Officer – Federal Government
Melbourne | APS5 | 3-Year Temporary Assignment |
$61.30 – $68.20 per hour + super
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.
This is an exciting opportunity 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.
About the Role 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.
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.
Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and undertake the calibration, testing and maintenance of laboratory and field equipment.
• Schedule equipment calibrations in collaboration with Project Managers, metrology specialists, inventory teams and other technical staff.
• Support the assessment and evaluation of new instrumentation and equipment.
• Collect statistics, undertake data analysis and investigate operational issues relating to instrumentation.
• Prepare and maintain technical reports, procedures, work instructions and documentation.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of calibration and testing practices.
• Support quality management processes and compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 standards.
• Provide technical advice to project and operational staff.
• Assist with the design, testing and documentation of computer programs that support scientific and operational activities.
• Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with relevant health, safety, quality and departmental requirements.

About You You will ideally have:

• Demonstrated practical experience in calibration, measurement, traceability and uncertainty.
• Experience working within a calibration, metrology or standards laboratory.
• Strong practical knowledge of instrumentation and measurement.
• Experience handling and managing large volumes of instruments and equipment with a high degree of accuracy.
• Experience with meteorological, hydrological, environmental or field monitoring equipment would be highly regarded.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 skills.
• An understanding of land, marine and/or atmospheric environments and the challenges associated with field-based monitoring equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate technical issues and interpret data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• A strong commitment to quality, accuracy, documented procedures and achieving outcomes within agreed timeframes.

The Opportunity 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.
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.
Position Details

• Position: Calibration Officer
• Classification: APS5
• Location: Melbourne
• Start Date: 5 October 2026
• Assignment Length: 3 years
• Hours: 38 hours per week
• Pay Rate: $61.30 – $68.20 per hour + super
• 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.
• Reporting to: Manager, Standards & Metrology Laboratory
• Eligibility: Applicants must be Australian citizens.

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.