Job Title: Electrical Compliance Tester
Company: Comtest Laboratories
Location: South Melbourne, Melbourne VIC
Industry: Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Engineering)
Employment Type: Full-time

Comtest Laboratories, part of the Comtest Group, stands as an industry leader in the Australian Compliance (NATA accredited) space. Our commitment to excellence drives us to adopt innovative and up-to-date practices.

We recognise our team is critical to our success and ensure we find the best talent to join us at our Head Office located in South Melbourne.  We don’t interview often because our team love their work and the business environment we’ve created.  We offer a competitive remuneration package with flexibility to support work/life balance, employee benefits, on-site parking, development programs and opportunities.

• Diploma or at least 3 years of experience in same position or closely related position
• 3 – 4 years prior experience is preferred.
• Be highly organised with a strong ability to work under pressure.
• Have excellent attention to detail and a can-do attitude.
• Have experience maintaining safety standards, and risk minimisation.
• Possess the ability to pivot between working autonomously and being part of a team.

• Conduct electrical and/or telecommunications testing in line with Australian and International Standards. This involves assessing electrical installations and circuitry including preparing plans and diagrams.
• Collation and development of data, test reports involving performing tests and complex calculations as well as graphing results, and preparing charts for reporting to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Ensure compliance to AS ISO/IEC 17025 & 17065 and other relevant quality programs
• Assist with the Registration and Regulator applications which also entails engaging with the company’s electrical engineers and technologists in designing electrical installations and circuitry on products, when required.
• Development of test proformas, inspect electrical designs and circuitry, finished products to ensure compliance to specifications as well as safety regulations and standards.
• Support of projects as required which can include estimating materials costs and quantities, installing assemblies for devices/hardware metering and relays.
• Collaborate with and support team outcome by displaying the ability to follow outset instruction, processes and procedures.
• Drive and assist with research projects supporting the progress of safety, efficiency, telecommunication and calibration test outcomes.
• Effectively project manage client projects including timely client communication and auditing of documentation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

Job Title: Electrical Engineering Technician
Company: Comtest Laboratories
Location: South Melbourne, Melbourne VIC
Industry: Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Engineering)
Employment Type: Full-time or open to part time discussions

Comtest Laboratories, part of the Comtest Group, stands as an industry leader in the Australian Compliance space with NATA accreditation. Our commitment to excellence drives us to adopt innovative and up-to-date practices. Recognizing that our team is pivotal to our success, we seek individuals with the best talent to join us at our Head Office located in South Melbourne.

Are you an enthusiastic and experienced electrical professional? A highly skilled Electrical Engineering Technician ready to enhance our team. As the successful candidate you will play a key role in conducting electrical and/or telecommunications testing in accordance with Australian and International Standards.

Get in touch so we can explore the opportunities of you joining us as our newest recruit. We don’t interview often because our team love their work and the business environment we’ve created. We offer a competitive remuneration package with flexibility to support work/life balance, employee benefits, on-site parking, development programs and opportunities.

• Conduct electrical and/or telecommunications testing in line with Australian and International Standards.
• Analysis and the recording of results in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Completion of product test reports
• Assure the work quantity and quality by strictly adhering to methods and procedures
• Assist in reviewing current QA standards, policies and procedures and evaluate the effectiveness of the QA systems
• Assist in drafting new procedures for the Quality System/s
• Ensure compliance to AS ISO/IEC 17025 & AS/NZS ISO/IEC 17065 and other relevant quality programs
• Ensure monitoring is completed as per the Quality plan
• Compile statistical data and write narrative reports including summarising quality assurance findings
• Be a key member of the quality team during internal and external audits
• Report any quality issues to Management Team and agree remedial action

The successful candidate will possess,

• Diploma or at least 3 years of experience in same position or closely related position,
• 5 years prior experience is preferred,
• Be highly organised with a strong ability to work under pressure,
• Have experience maintaining safety standards, and risk minimisation and

Possess a can-do attitude coupled with attention to detail skills.  This will put you in the lead to secure an interview.  Your ability to pivot between working autonomously and part of a team will set you apart from the competition also. The successful candidate can even negotiate working part or full time hours!

Please send us your CV whilst answering the following questions in the cover letter:

• Please describe your rights to work in Australia (Australian Citizen, PR)
• How many years’ experience do you have as an electrical technician?
• What’s your expected annual base salary?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
• Have you completed an electrical qualification?
• How many years’ experience do you have as a Testing Officer?

Don’t wait – apply now!