Immediate Start Flow Standards Engineer, Science

Flow Standards Engineer, Science & Technical Level 5, National Measurement Institute

Sydney. The salary range for this role is $86,631 - $98,716

About the Department

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources helps 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.

About the team

The National Measurement Institute is the Australian Government’s national measurement authority. We play an important role in the Australian economy by leading, maintaining and regulating Australia’s measurement system.

We deliver world-class measurement products, advice, and client services and administer the regulatory framework for measurement.

We value the different skills, knowledge and perspectives our people bring. We are committed to giving everyone an equal opportunity to participate, contribute and progress.

What’s in it for you?

Working at NMI means you are joining one of the world leaders in measurement science. NMI has a diverse range of roles and priorities that will enable you to learn new skills and apply them to solve real-world problems that are relevant to Australian Industry, expanding your career in interesting and exciting ways.

We will provide you with extensive training, including in precision flow metrology, quality systems, the estimation of measurement uncertainty and laboratory management. There is opportunity for ongoing career progression.

As department employees, NMI staff are covered by an Enterprise Agreement with benefits that include:

- 15.4% employer superannuation contribution
- 4 weeks annual leave per year
- 18 days paid personal leave per year
- Parental leave
- Vacation care subsidy
- $235 healthy lifestyle subsidy
- Flexible working arrangements such as teleworking, part time and job sharing where possible.
- Salary packaging which allows you to make certain payments using your pre-tax salary.
- Access to study assistance
- Access to staff counselling services.

Our ideal candidate

You are a recent graduate, a laboratory technician, or a metrologist working in a NATA-accredited laboratory. You will:

- Have a science or engineering degree or equivalent laboratory experience.
- Come with practical experience with laboratory instrumentation, mechanical and basic electronics skills.
- Be proficient with the analysis of data and basic statistics, using MS Word and Excel.
- Establish and maintain respectful and productive working relationships and work collaboratively within a team environment.
- Be a quick learner, able to listen and follow procedures, and to complete tasks independently once trained, taking responsibility for the delivery of outcomes.
- Be a self-motivated, reliable, and flexible team player.
- Apply your skills to prepare technical reports and communicate effectively.
- Demonstrate a work approach and behaviours aligned to NMI’s values of being inclusive, innovative, accountable, adaptable, influential and strategic.
- Be willing to grow, adapt and develop new skills as required.
- Familiarity with VBA, Python or LabVIEW is desirable.

What you will do

You will support and work closely with the team’s engineers to develop, maintain and operate NMI’s world-class flow calibration laboratories. You will contribute to delivery of scientific services under an ISO 17025-accredited quality system, and to the team’s ongoing research and development efforts to meet new and emerging national needs.

As a flow calibration technician, you will use the full range of your technical and communication skills to:

- Design and set up complex and automated flow-meter testing configurations and test and diagnostic instrumentation.
- Conduct flow-meter calibrations in compliance with safety and quality requirements.
- Analyse test results and prepare technical reports.
- Contribute to the team’s research and development programme, method development and validation studies.
- Coordinate and assist with diagnosing and solving equipment problems.

Eligibility

To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens. Positions require a Baseline security clearance and successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

NMI flow laboratories operate at two sites in Sydney: Lindfield and Londonderry. The successful candidate will be expected to work across both sites.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The department is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

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