12th June, 2024
About the role
An exciting opportunity to take the next step in your career and join our team to help create Standards which contribute towards keeping our Australian community safe.
The Committee Manager/Project Manager’s role is to actively manage all aspects of standards development, primarily involving the management of multiple technical committees (e.g. preparation of meeting agendas, minutes, coordinating meeting logistics) and facilitating the development of standards within agreed criteria such as, schedule, scope and quality parameters.
What you'll do
1. Manage the development of standards and related documents (i.e. handbooks and technical publications) through constructively managing stakeholder input
2. Establish and maintain plans and information for all projects using the organisation's enterprise project management system, including risks, scope, size and timelines, in consultation with stakeholders
3. Ensure projects are delivered within agreed parameters
4. Plan and organise meetings
5. Prepare and distribute all necessary pre- and post-meeting documentation (agendas, drafts, minutes)
6. Achieve consensus through negotiation and conflict resolution
7. Build and support working relationships with project stakeholders, upholding the Standards Australia brand at all times
8. Establish new committees and review membership of existing committees as required for approved projects
9. Ensure stakeholder and committee records are current
10. Promote and coordinate Australian participation in the development of International standards
11. Manage international experts and international projects in areas of high net benefit to the Australian community
12. Active participation in team and departmental activities to support and drive continuous improvement
About you
13. Relevant Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant applied industry experience
14. Experience utilising project management methodologies will be highly regarded
15. Experience coordinating consensus outcomes (or similar) will be highly regarded
Culture & Benefits
We at Standards Australia are proud to have been awarded the prestigious Employer of Choice Award 2023! 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:
16. Nine-day fortnight – enjoy every second Friday off!
17. Parental and secondary carer leave benefits – supporting you and your family during the most important times in your life
18. Workiversary rewards – your commitment and loyalty won’t go unrecognised!
19. International working arrangement – do you have working rights in another country? Enjoy a few weeks of international working every year
20. Early access to long service leave – why wait 10 years for long service leave? 5 years sounds a lot better!
Who are we?
Standards Australia is the peak standards development organisation in Australia, and we are now 101 years old! We are going through a massive transformational growth stage. In the last few years we’ve doubled in size and now have over 300 employees contributing to Australia’s future and our mission of empowering communities.
We bring together experts to develop national and international standards, which provide guidelines for products and services that promote the net benefit to the Australian community. We also publish these standards, so they are accessible to all businesses and individuals.
It’s our vision to be a global leader in trusted solutions that improve life – today and tomorrow. Join our team and be a part of this exciting time in Standards Australia’s journey!