Technical Development Officer, Aps Level 5, National Measurement Institute

Sydney
- Applications close 18 July 2025
- Salary Range: $86, 631 - $91, 809

**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**:
We are the Australian Government’s national authority on measurement. 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. Our national measurement standards are recognised internationally, and we work to enhance and maintain these standards.

We value the different skills, knowledge and perspectives our employees bring. We’re committed to giving everyone an equal opportunity to participate, contribute and progress. Our values and behaviours centre around being Adaptable, Innovative, Accountable, Strategic, Inclusive and Influential.

The Analytical Services Branch consists of a team of over 100 staff based in North Ryde and Port Melbourne. We are responsible for conducting chemical and biological measurement on a wide range of samples (including water, soil, food and pharmaceuticals). Performing a diverse range of tests (including elements, nutrients, organic contaminants and microbiological parameters). We provide analytical solutions and technical expertise for a large set of private sector and government clients across the environmental, food and health sectors, enabling them to meet their business, research and regulatory compliance needs. We also work closely with the tertiary education sector in Australia and have a number of international stakeholders.

The Technical Development section provides highly effective and timely capability development to meet new stakeholder requirements and provides capability of national strategic importance for emerging needs.

**The opportunity**:
We are offering an ongoing role based at North Ryde that will support the development and validation of new capabilities, methods and efficiency improvements through automation and process streamlining. The role will assist the Technical Development Manager in ensuring timely outcomes of new capability developments, methods and their implementation. This role involves method development and validation, streamlining laboratory processes as well as support of new capability development including accreditation requirements.

The Technical Development Officer role is highly analytical, engaging with staff across the laboratory and the associated support functions on the site. There will be significant opportunity for personal development and to engage with broader NMI, the Commonwealth Department of Industry, Science and Resources, organising committees and forums.

**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 expand your career in interesting and exciting ways. As part of the department, employees at NMI are covered by the relevant enterprise agreement and benefits include:

- 15.4% employer superannuation contribution
- 4 weeks annual leave per year
- 18 days paid personal leave per year.
- maternity and paternity leave
- a vacation care subsidy
- $235 healthy lifestyle subsidy
- flexible working arrangements 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.
- Demonstrated ability to consistently exhibit the NMI values of being adaptable, accountable, innovate, inclusive, influential and strategic.
- Tertiary qualifications in a scientific field, (chemistry preferred)
- Understanding of and ability to develop, validate and document complex methods which meet laboratory quality systems requirements as per ISO/IEC 17025, NATA, TGA and other accreditation bodies.
- Demonstrated experience and ability to operate, maintain and trouble shoot problems with advanced lab instrumentation suc