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Who are we? 
 
Standards Australia (SA) is the peak standards development organisation in Australia, with a rich history that dates back to 1922. Currently, we are undergoing a significant transformation and growth phase. In recent years, our workforce has doubled, and we now proudly employ over 200 professionals dedicated to helping shape Australia’s future and fulfilling our mission of empowering communities. 
 
Our organisation brings experts together to create national and international standards that serve as essential guidelines for products and services, ultimately benefiting the Australian community. Our vision is to be a global leader in providing trusted solutions that improve life today and tomorrow. 
 
About the role 

You will strategically maintain and grow relationships with external stakeholders to support standards development activities and to identify and advance adjacent and revenue generating opportunities for the organisation.

The team also monitors, analyses and develops key insights on sector trends, stakeholder priorities and market developments to inform SA’s strategic engagement, ensure successful representation of the organisation and strengthen alignment with national priorities.

This role will specifically focus on the following sectors: Manufacturing, Agriculture, and Circular Economy. 

What you’ll do

• Proactively lead engagement activities with stakeholders, nominating organisations, government agencies and departments, and contributors to advance sector-specific opportunities
• Establish, build, maintain, and manage new relationships with stakeholders to enhance SA's reputation and position the organisation as a trusted partner across standards and adjacent initiatives
• Provide timely strategic advice to Executive leadership on emerging issues, trends and opportunities for the organisation
• Support standards development activities in close collaboration with project and program managers
• Advocate and represent SA at external conferences, forums and external committees
• Support the Growth & Development team by providing sector insights, stakeholder contacts, and intelligence to inform opportunities, project design and delivery
• Monitor and engage with public policy developments relevant to the sector, providing strategic input to ensure SA’s work aligns with and informs government priorities and regulatory frameworks
• Contribute to project proposal targets and engage with Engagement Officers to develop high-quality proposals

About you

• Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in business, arts, politics, law, communications, engineering or other relevant fields
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar stakeholder engagement, policy or advocacy role, including work across government or industry associations
• Experience within either the Manufacturing, Agriculture, or Circular Economy sector is advantageous 
• Experience in managing a broad portfolio of responsibilities
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities

 Culture & Benefits 
 
Standards Australia is proud to have been awarded the prestigious Employer of Choice Award for two consecutive years, 2023 and 2024. This recognition highlights our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace and fostering a culture of excellence. Our iCARE values form the basis of all we do - Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. 
 
Standards Australia offers many benefits such as flexibility with working from home, regular team events, additional personal/carer’s leave, continuous learning and career development opportunities. Our award-winning People Perks program includes the following great benefits: 

• Nine-day fortnight – enjoy every second Friday off
• Growing Family & Parental leave benefits – 16 weeks paid leave for primary carers, plus Superannuation contributions made on unpaid leave; 4 weeks paid leave for secondary carers
• Workiversary rewards – your commitment and loyalty won’t go unrecognised! 
• Global working – do you have working rights in another country? Enjoy a few weeks of international working every year
• Early access to long service leave – why wait 10 years for long service leave? 5 years sounds a lot better! 

What's next? 
 
If Standards Australia sounds like the place for you, please submit your CV outlining your experience and suitability to this role. Eligible applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or have legal rights to work in Australia. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 15 business days of their application. 
 
At Standards Australia, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering a working environment that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Our mission is to empower our communities, and in doing so, we strive to create an organisation that genuinely reflects and respects the diversity of the communities we serve; putting people at the heart of all we do. We welcome applications from people of all cultural and linguistic groups, people of all ages and genders, people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability, and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Should you need any adjustments to be made to our recruitment process, please contact recruitment@standards.org.au

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