About the department The department plays a key role in the Australian Government's agenda to create jobs and build a stronger, more resilient, and competitive economy. Our work builds on Australia's existing strengths, supports businesses to grow, and drives new opportunities for long-term productivity growth and prosperity. The success of the department helps Australia recover from the economic consequences of COVID-19 and adapt to its ongoing effects.

Through our work, we support the government's economic recovery plan and help to deliver a better future for all Australians. About the National Measurement Institute The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is the Australian Government's national measurement authority and plays an important role in the Australian economy. NMI does this by leading, maintaining, and regulating Australia's measurement system.

We deliver world-class measurement products, advice, and client services and administers the regulatory framework for measurement. Our national measurement standards are internationally recognised. We work to enhance and maintain these standards.

We value the different skills, knowledge, and perspectives our employees bring. NMI provides all employees with learning and development opportunities. We work to give everyone an equal opportunity to contribute and progress.

About the team The Organic Chemistry Laboratory provides government and private clients with technical expertise and analytical services across the environmental, food and health sectors, enabling our clients to meet their business, research, and regulatory compliance needs. The laboratory consists of approximately twenty staff and conducts trace organic chemical analyses on a wide range of sample types, including water, soil, food, and pharmaceuticals for a diverse range of organic chemical contaminants. Contaminants analysed include veterinary analytes and USEPA environmental priority pollutants, including semivolatiles, volatiles, pesticides, PFAS and hydrocarbons.

The laboratory strongly values a healthy Workplace Health and Safety culture and champions NMI's values of being Adaptable, Innovative, Accountable, Strategic, Inclusive, and Influential. 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 • $200 healthy lifestyle subsidy • flexible working arrangements such as teleworking, part time and job sharing where possible • salary packaging which allows you to make certain payments using your pre-tax salary • access to study.