About the National Measurement Institute

The CEO and Chief Metrologist, Dr Bruce Warrington, leads a team of more than 350 National Measurement Institute (NMI) employees across Australia who fulfil NMI’s roles and responsibilities as Australia’s peak body for measurement.

The Chief Metrologist is appointed by the Secretary of the department and has functions outlined in the National Measurement Act 1960 and subsidiary legislation.

See our organisational structure to see how we work as a division in the department. 

Our work

We are responsible for developing and maintaining Australia’s measurement system, and delivering measurement products and client services to a wide cross-section of stakeholders including government, industry, and science and technology partners. 

NMI’s range of activities serving Australian stakeholders cover:

• physical measurement standards
• chemical and biological measurement standards
• testing and analysis services
• physical measurement services
• chemical and biological measurement services
• regulating the buying and selling of goods and services by weight and other measurements
• pattern approval
• licencing servicing licensees
• weighbridges used for trade
• measurement training and assessment
• vocational placements and work experience for students
• awarding the Barry Inglis Medal 
• awarding the NMI Prize 

Watch a video about our work.

Our strategic plan and priorities

Measurement is applicable to nearly all societal activities. Our strategic plan details how we deliver a dynamic and flexible measurement system that underpins the Australian economy.

Read our 2014 to 2018 Strategic plan [1.79MB PDF]

Priorities

We aim to be a workplace of choice that values diversity, encourages contribution and promotes inclusion. Our priorities are to:

• lead and coordinate Australia’s measurement system
• ensure Australia’s measurement system is trusted
• enhance trade, investment and economic growth
• deliver critical measurement services
• evolve capability to serve key economic sectors

Our locations

Our laboratories and offices are located around the country. Our head office is located in Lindfield, NSW. 

Adelaide

Trade Measurement Services
22-24 Furness Ave, Edwardstown SA 5039
Phone: 1300 686 664

Brisbane

Trade Measurement Services
33 Kingtel Pl, Geebung QLD 4034
Phone: 1300 686 664

Canberra

Government Liaison
Industry House, 10 Binara St, Canberra ACT 2601
Phone: +61 6213 7027

Darwin

Trade Measurement Services
Level 1, Development House, 76 The Esplanade, Darwin NT 0800
Phone: 1300 686 664

Hobart

Trade Measurement Services
Level 4, NAB House, 86 Collins St, Hobart TAS 7000
Phone: 1300 686 664

Melbourne

Laboratories and Trade Measurement Services
1/153 Bertie St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207
Phone: +61 3 9644 4888

Perth

Trade Measurement Services
456 Victoria Rd, Malaga WA 6945
Phone: 1300 686 664

Sydney

Head Office, Laboratories and Trade Measurement Services
36 Bradfield Rd, West Lindfield NSW 2070
Phone: +61 2 8467 3600

Laboratories

105 Delhi Rd, North Ryde NSW 2113
Phone: +61 2 9449 0111

Flow Measurement Facility

919 Londonderry Rd, Londonderry NSW 2573
Phone: +61 2 4777 5987

Read more 

• Find out more about the National Measurement Institute
• Learn more about Australia’s Measurement System

Connect with us

• Join us on Facebook @NMIAustralia
• Follow us on Twitter @NMIAustralia
• Follow the National Measurement Institute on LinkedIn

Contact us

General enquiries

• Email info@measurement.gov.au
• Phone 1800 020 076
• Write to us at: GPO Box 2013, Canberra ACT 2601

Trade measurement helpline

To find out more about trade measurement laws or report a suspected breach:

• Email infotm@measurement.gov.au
• Phone 1300 686 664