Calibration Officer

APS5

Location: 700 Collins St, Docklands VIC 3008

Position overview

The Standards and Metrology Laboratories (SML) Calibration Officer is responsible for the calibration, acceptance testing and maintenance of a wide variety of electronic and mechanical meteorological instrumentation. They will assess new surface meteorological and hydrological instrumentation for use in the Australian network, provide technical advice and support other technical staff across the Bureau.

The Calibration Officer will be required to operate and maintain calibration systems, use workflow and asset management database systems, prepare written documentation, technical diagrams, and procedures. They will have a high level of oral and written communication skills and be able to work as part of a small team, or independently, depending on the circumstances.

The Calibration Officer will participate in ensuring the quality and effectiveness of products and services and the ongoing development, implementation, and continual improvement of the quality management system to achieve and maintain the ongoing certification of compliance with the ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 quality management standards. The successful candidate will help grow the world-class standards and metrology quality assurance capability and be focused on customer delivery.

Role responsibilities

The responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

1. Coordinate and undertake calibration, testing and maintenance of laboratory and field equipment.
2. Liaise with Project Managers, the Standards & Metrology Laboratory Manager, the Principal Metrologist, Inventory Officers and other Calibration Officers to schedule equipment calibrations to align with rollout schedules and optimise utilisation of laboratory capacity.
3. Collect statistics and undertake data analysis, investigations, evaluations, and report on operational issues relating to instrumentation and equipment.
4. Document processes, results and studies in the form of procedures, technical reports and work instructions.
5. Design, code, test and document computer programs in support of scientific and operational activities.
6. Participate in ensuring the quality and effectiveness of products and services and the ongoing development, implementation and continual improvement of the quality management system to achieve and maintain the ongoing certification of compliance with the ISO 9001 and ISO17025 quality management standards.
7. Model APS Values and ensure that policies and practices in relation to all elements of the Bureau's Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion are applied in the workplace and beyond.
8. Complying with all Bureau work, health and safety policies and procedures, and taking reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of employees, contractors and visitors who may be affected by your conduct.

Selection criteria

The Bureau encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Applications will be considered based on alignment with selection criteria, which have been matched to the APS work level standards and Integrated Leadership System (ILS) for APS5 positions.

1. Demonstrated practical experience in calibration, traceability, and uncertainty.
2. Demonstrated practical experience in data analysis and/or computer programming (e.g., R, Python, C), and statistics, in a scientific or engineering context.
3. Understanding of land, marine and/or atmospheric environments and issues related to monitoring and operation in the field.
4. Takes responsibility for managing work projects to achieve results, commits to achieving quality outcomes within agreed timeframes and adheres to documented procedures.
5. Oral and written communication skills of a high order and the ability to build collaborative relationships with people at all levels internal and external to the Bureau.
6. Knowledge and understanding of the Australian Public Service Values, Code of Conduct, and the Bureau’s Diversity and Inclusion policies and a commitment to apply these principles and practices at all times.

Qualifications & experience

Tertiary qualification (AQF Level 6 (Advance Diploma/Associate Degree) or higher) of an Australian institution in a relevant technical field such as a Physical Science, Instrumentation, Electronics or Engineering, or a comparable overseas qualification which is appropriate to the duties; OR other comparable qualifications, which are appropriate to the duties.

Merit pool

The selection process will establish a merit pool that may be used to fill similar positions within 18 months.

How to apply

Applications can be lodged through the Bureau of Meteorology Careers.

Your application will consist of resume, contact details for two referees and a ‘800-word pitch’ that considers:

• position overview
• job responsibilities
• selection criteria