Calibration Facility Technician

CSIRO; Hobart; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

CSIRO’s Oceanographic Calibration Facility in Hobart is seeking a Technician to perform hands-on calibration work on ocean instruments, operate specialised equipment, and produce calibration reports. On-the-job training will cover reference standards handling and customised calibration systems.

The role contributes to marine science by transferring primary-standard metrology to client instrumentation while supporting instrument freight, lab safety, and accreditation requirements.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree or equivalent relevant work experience in laboratory skills.
• Strong investigative, analytical and critical-thinking abilities.
• Proficiency in mathematics and working with Excel and Word.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience following SOPs, handling equipment and data analysis.
• Commitment to safety protocols and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Carry out calibration activities in line with NATA 17025 and the Laboratory Quality Manual.
• Operate instrumentation and calibration equipment and collect high-quality technical data.
• Analyse data and prepare accurate calibration reports.
• Assist with the timely calibration, receipt and dispatch of oceanographic instruments.
• Support the Facility's ongoing NATA 17025 accreditation for relevant calibration parameters.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and suppliers.
• Safely install equipment in calibration baths and handle calibration weights as required.
• Contribute to improvements in processes and service delivery.
• Support safe laboratory operations and health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Skills

Investigative and analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Laboratory skills

Safety compliance

Education

Diploma or degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Acknowledgement of Country

CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Role highlights

• Deliver high-quality calibration services for oceanographic instruments in a specialised laboratory environment.
• Operate calibration equipment, analyse technical data and prepare accurate calibration reports.
• Join a collaborative Hobart-based team with on-the-job training in oceanographic instrumentation and metrology.

About CSIRO

As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.

Visit CSIRO.au for more information.

The opportunity

Join the Oceanographic Calibration Facility in Hobart and contribute to the delivery of high-quality calibration services for oceanographic instruments used by CSIRO, research organisations and consulting clients across Australia and Oceania.

As the Calibration Facility Technician, you will undertake hands-on calibration work, operate specialised instrumentation and equipment, collect and analyse data, and prepare calibration reports. You will also support instrument freight, safe laboratory operations and the Facility's compliance with NATA 17025 accreditation requirements.

This role offers on-the-job training in oceanographic instruments, the handling and care of reference standards, and the Facility's customised calibration systems. Through your work, you will support marine science by helping transfer primary-standard metrology to clients and their instrumentation for research and other applications.

Your high-level duties will include:

• Undertake calibration activities in accordance with NATA 17025 requirements and the Laboratory Quality Manual.
• Operate instrumentation and calibration equipment and collect high-quality technical data.
• Analyse and process calibration data and prepare accurate calibration reports.
• Assist with the timely calibration, receipt and dispatch of oceanographic instruments.
• Support the Facility's ongoing NATA 17025 accreditation for relevant calibration parameters.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with colleagues, clients and suppliers.
• Safely install equipment in calibration baths and handle calibration weights using appropriate manual-handling practices.
• Contribute to improvements in processes, practices and service delivery.
• Support safe laboratory operations and comply with relevant health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Undertake a range of tasks with varying levels of technical difficulty.

Role particulars

Location: Hobart, TAS

Salary: AU$76k – AU$96k per annum (pro rata for part-time), plus 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Specified term of 2 years, Full-time

Reference: 104106

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

Essential

• An appropriate diploma or degree and/or equivalent relevant work experience demonstrating laboratory skills.
• Strong investigative, analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• A sound foundation in mathematics and experience using tools such as Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Demonstrated high-level written and verbal communication skills that support productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in working within standard operating procedures, handling equipment and analysing data.
• Experience adhering to relevant safety protocols.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and contribute effectively within a skilled and committed team.

For full details about this role, and other criteria, please review the Position Description .

Not sure if you meet all the criteria?

While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don't let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.

Setting you up for success

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please let us know via email – [e-mail] how we can support you.

Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO , offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO .

Inclusion and belonging

Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.

CSIRO holds Gold Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/ New Zealand citizens and Australian permanent residents or Australian Temporary residents who hold a valid working visa for the duration of the specified term.

Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character clearance requirements.

Child safety

CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy .

Applications close

Thursday 12th November, 11:59pm AEST