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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 300 professionals dedicated to helping shape Australia’s future and fulfilling our mission of empowering communities.

About the role

You will be 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, and Identical Adoptions (IDT) involving the administration of projects to adopt international standards in accordance with Standards Australia’s policies and procedures.

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 support as required. The Junior Project Manager may be expected to occasionally attend international conference calls outside normal business hours
• Liaise with experts for input to international projects in areas of high net benefit to the Australian community
• 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
• Build and support working relationships with project stakeholders, upholding the Standards Australia brand at all times
• Provide guidance to committees and other stakeholders on Standards Australia’s International policies and standards development processes
• Active participation in team and departmental activities to support and drive continuous improvement

About you

• 3+ years’ experience in an office administration role
• Experience utilising project management methodologies will be highly regarded
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to articulate and explain information to customers, peers and managers
• Schedule, monitor and manage work to maximise the use of time and effort
• Proactive attitude and enthusiastic
• Strong aptitude for problem solving and decision making
• High level of attention to detail

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, frequent recognition and appreciation, and continuous learning and development opportunities. We also provide our staff with access to LinkedIn Learning. 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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