Company Description
SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS’s global legacy of over 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,400 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.
Job Description
Join our team as a Calibration Officer (Field) and play a key role in supporting road safety across Victoria. In this hands-on role, you’ll be responsible for examining, testing, and calibrating road safety enforcement technology and traffic systems to ensure their accuracy and performance. Working closely with the Test Engineer and Business Manager – Traffic Systems, you’ll help maintain high standards of safety, professionalism, and technical excellence across all field operations.

Some responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Testing road safety enforcement and traffic systems equipment to verify compliance with standards or client requirements.
• Recording test results, assessments, and observations for compliance and reference.
• Preparing clear written reports based on test findings.
• Logging time spent on testing for reporting and fee scheduling purposes.
• Taking responsibility for the test equipment used.
• Ensuring testing is conducted efficiently and cost-effectively to support budget goals.
• Performing tests safely and effectively to maintain a healthy work environment.
• Ensuring all Traffic Systems equipment remains within calibration date.
• Writing and maintaining calibration procedures for enforcement technology equipment.

Qualifications

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL HAVE:

• A basic understanding of measurement and testing techniques, as well as the principles behind road safety enforcement and traffic systems equipment.
• Knowledge of Traffic Management and roadside HSE practices.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to document results, write technical reports, and understand technical instructions and standards.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• A degree in Electrical Engineering (or working towards one), or an equivalent qualification.
  Additional Information

Some responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Testing road safety enforcement and traffic systems equipment to verify compliance with standards or client requirements.
• Recording test results, assessments, and observations for compliance and reference.
• Preparing clear written reports based on test findings.
• Logging time spent on testing for reporting and fee scheduling purposes.
• Taking responsibility for the test equipment used.
• Ensuring testing is conducted efficiently and cost-effectively to support budget goals.
• Performing tests safely and effectively to maintain a healthy work environment.
• Ensuring all Traffic Systems equipment remains within calibration date.
• Writing and maintaining calibration procedures for enforcement technology equipment