AddressAbout 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
- Manage the development of standards and related documents (i.e. handbooks and technical publications) through constructively managing stakeholder input
- 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
- Ensure projects are delivered within agreed parameters
- Plan and organise meetings
- Prepare and distribute all necessary pre- and post-meeting documentation (agendas, drafts, minutes)
- Achieve consensus through negotiation and conflict resolution
- Build and support working relationships with project stakeholders, upholding the Standards Australia brand at all times
- Establish new committees and review membership of existing committees as required for approved projects
- Ensure stakeholder and committee records are current
- Promote and coordinate Australian participation in the development of International standards
- Manage international experts and international projects in areas of high net benefit to the Australian community
- Active participation in team and departmental activities to support and drive continuous improvement
- Relevant Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant applied industry experience
- Experience utilising project management methodologies will be highly regarded
- Experience coordinating consensus outcomes (or similar) will be highly regarded
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:
- Nine-day fortnight – enjoy every second Friday off!
- Parental and secondary carer leave benefits – supporting you and your family during the most important times in your life
- Workiversary rewards – your commitment and loyalty won’t go unrecognised!
- International working arrangement – 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!
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!
What's next?
If you meet the above criteria, please submit your CV and a covering letter which outlines your experience and suitability to this role. Eligible applicants must be a Permanent Resident or have legal rights to work in Australia. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 15 business days of their application.
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