Join the team at Simtars - RSHQ and contribute to our mission of achieving zero serious harm within Queensland's resource sector.

You will provide technical support to the Calibration Supervisor & staff, ensuring instrument accuracy & maintaining laboratory accreditation standards.

The role involves delivering calibration services, troubleshooting complex issues, & developing new procedures.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience in a NATA-accredited lab, strong knowledge of measurement technologies, & excellent communication skills.

Qualifications required include a diploma in metrology, engineering, or related fields, with at least five years of relevant experience.

Proficiency in metrology, attention to detail, & a customer-focused approach are essential.

Join us to contribute to safety & excellence in calibration services, supporting safer workplaces across QLD.

Job details

As a Senior Calibration Officer, you will provide comprehensive calibration and technical support services to the Calibration Supervisor, as well as to professional staff within the Testing, Certification, and Calibration sections at the Safety in Mines Testing and Research Station (SIMTARS). Your expertise will also extend to supporting calibration needs across the resource sector, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of critical measurement instruments.

Become a key member of a dedicated team of professionals at Simtars, where your individual expertise and professionalism will directly contribute to improved health and safety outcomes for Queensland's resource industry and its workers. Operating within our Calibration Laboratory, you will play a crucial role in maintaining laboratory accreditation standards, ensuring that all test instrumentation remains within calibration, and providing commercial calibration services to external clients.

This role is ideal for a proactive, adaptable, and engaging team-player who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can meet tight deadlines, and is committed to delivering high-quality results.

To succeed in this position, you should possess:

• Extensive and relevant experience working in a NATA-accredited calibration laboratory.
• Proven ability to understand, communicate, and implement quality management standards related to calibration services.
• Strong proficiency in mathematics and a thorough understanding of measurement uncertainty.
• Hands-on experience with a variety of test and measurement equipment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills, enabling effective engagement with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.

Additionally, you will demonstrate:

• Advanced metrology capabilities across new calibration fields.
• Strong research skills to support continuous improvement.
• A proactive, customer-focused approach to service delivery.
• Competency in using Microsoft Office suite products.

Essential and Desirable Qualifications:

• A minimum of a diploma-level qualification in a relevant discipline such as metrology, mechanical engineering, chemistry, or electronics.
• Advanced knowledge of measurement technologies in temperature, dimensional, flow, and gas metrology (highly desirable).
• Proven experience in developing new calibration techniques, procedures, and preparing detailed technical reports.

Join us at Simtars and be part of a team committed to safety, innovation, and excellence in calibration services. Your expertise will help ensure the integrity of measurement results across the Queensland's resource sector and supporting safer workplaces and better outcomes for all.

The role description will outline any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role. If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.

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Further information

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Documents

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• RSHQ645075 Senior Calibration Officer (44782) - RD (PDF, 1.15MB)
  Role Description