Senior Electrical Metrologist – HV Testing & Standards (Flexible Work)

Australian Department of Industry, Science and Resources; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Vacation care subsidy

Healthy lifestyle subsidy $235

Study assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Australian Department of Industry, Science and Resources, through the National Measurement Institute, seeks a Senior Electrical Scientist/Metrologist to lead high-voltage and high-current measurement capabilities for Australia’s electricity sector.

You will drive testing, calibration, and research programs, engage with national and international standards bodies, and mentor technical staff while advancing national measurement science in a dynamic, policy-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering, Physics or a closely related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification or PhD in a relevant field highly regarded but not essential.
• Experience leading scientific or technical teams, mentoring staff and managing complex projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and innovative capabilities in high-voltage testing and calibration.
• Ability to build productive relationships with clients, regulators, standards bodies and industry partners.
• Commitment to safe work practices, quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to development, maintenance and improvement of Australia's national high-voltage and high-current measurement standards and reference systems.
• Deliver and oversee complex testing, calibration and measurement services for power systems.
• Drive research, service development and stakeholder engagement to address emerging measurement needs.
• Provide technical leadership, supervision and mentoring to staff; oversee durability of accreditation and quality systems.
• Represent NMI in national and international forums and standards development activities.
• Ensure ISO/IEC 17025 compliance and alignment with departmental policies.

Skills

Leadership

High-voltage measurement

Power systems testing

Analytical skills

Education

Electrical Engineering

Job description

Australian Department of Industry, Science and Resources, through the National Measurement Institute, seeks a Senior Electrical Scientist/Metrologist to lead high-voltage and high-current measurement capabilities for Australia’s electricity sector.

You will drive testing, calibration, and research programs, engage with national and international standards bodies, and mentor technical staff while advancing national measurement science in a dynamic, policy-driven environment.