Project Officer/Junior Project Manager

About the roleYou 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 & BenefitsWe 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.

Our success is measured not only by outcomes, but on the path we took to get there. 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!

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!

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.