Information for applicants

This roles is Ongoing / non-ongoing and located in Melbourne, VIC. Information about the position, including eligibility, selection criteria, and details on how to apply, is available on the Bureau of Meteorology's website Careers page at https://bomcareers.nga.net.au/cp/

Applications close at 11:30pm AEDT Tuesday 11 November 2025

Enquiries about the position can be directed David Baxter

Standards & Metrology Laboratory Manager

Phone: 03 9669 4219

Email: [email protected]

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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.

Qualifications:

Tertiary qualification (AQF Level 4 (Certificate IV) 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 an ‘800-word pitch’ that considers:

• position overview
• job responsibilities
• selection criteria
• relevant sections of the Integrated Leadership System (ILS) and APS work level standards.