Exciting 12-month fixed term opportunity to join Australia's peak Standards Body
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 300 professionals dedicated to helping shape Australia’s future and fulfilling our mission of empowering communities.
About the role
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Junior Project Manager is responsible for actively supporting National Mirror Committees’ involvement in international standardization work, including their participation in international balloting, their attendance at international Technical Committee meetings, Identical Adoptions (IDT) involving the administration of projects to adopt international standards in accordance with Standards Australia’s policies and procedures, as well as providing ad hoc administrative assistance with tasks to Project Managers and International TC Committee Managers.
This is a 12-month fixed term contract
What you'll do
• Coordinate Australian participation at ISO (International Organisation for Standardisation) and IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission), including facilitating and managing National Mirror Committees’ participation in international standards development work, international meetings and
international balloting
• Provide International Technical Committee and International TC Committee Manager support work as required Coordinate activities which relate to Standards Development International Adoption projects
• Monitor and progress IDT project deliverables ensuring targets, timelines, controls and quality parameters are met in accordance with Standards Australia’s project management methodology
• Maintain plans and information for projects using the organisation's enterprise project management system, including scope, size and timelines
Work with other Standards Australia employees to support organisational business objectives
• Administrative assistance as required to Project Managers and other members of the Standards Development team
About you
• Experience utilising project management methodologies will be highly regarded along with a minimum of 3 years' experience in an administration role
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to articulate and explain information to customers, peers and manager
Schedule, monitor and manage work to maximise the use of time and effort, have a proactive attitude
Be enthusiastic and flexible and have the willingness to undertake a wide variety of tasks
Apply logical and objective thought to problem solving and decision making while having a high-level of attention to detail
IT literate (including Microsoft applications)
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, regular awards, and on-going training. Our award-winning People Perks program includes the following great benefits: