Senior Assessment Coordinator

Overview

Professionals Australia (PA) is a forward-thinking, innovative union advocating for the professional interests of over 20,000 members nationwide, particularly in engineering. We aim to empower members by providing tailored solutions for career advancement and securing favourable workplace outcomes.

About the Role

As the Senior Assessment Coordinator at PA, you will play a pivotal role in managing and enhancing our growing Engineer Assessment Program. With a focus on operational excellence and stakeholder collaboration, you will lead a small team to ensure the smooth functioning and continuous improvement of our assessment processes.

You do not need an engineering degree or experience to succeed in this role.

The Senior Assessment Coordinator will be responsible for:

End-to-End Program Management:

• Overseeing the complete lifecycle of assessments, including timelines, processes, communications, documentation, analysis, and reporting, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ensuring efficient and effective delivery of the assessment program, adhering to statutory engineer assessment schemes across Australia.
• Coordinate and provide administrative support related to the program.

Quality Assurance and Improvement:

• Leading efforts to enhance the quality and efficiency of the engineering assessment program, driving continuous improvements to meet strategic objectives.
• Collaborating with the assessment committee and Professional Engineers Division Committee to ensure alignment with quality and strategic goals.

Process Enhancement and System Development:

• Developing, implementing, and reviewing processes and systems to optimise program delivery and enhance the overall member experience.
• Managing growth and transformation projects aimed at improving the scalability and effectiveness of the assessment program.

Stakeholder Engagement and Program Growth:

• Engaging, consulting, and collaborating with stakeholders including committees, regulatory bodies, assessors, and staff for successful program outcomes.
• Presenting reports, data analysis and evaluation findings, insights, trends, and recommendations to explain complex ideas to relevant stakeholder groups.
• Collaborating with internal teams, including Membership, Communications and Marketing, and CPD, to promote and deliver the assessment program effectively.
• Delivering presentations, webinars, and training sessions to PA staff, applicants, conferences, and workplaces to enhance awareness and understanding of the assessment process.

Leadership and Program Development:

• Leading and developing operational program staff, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
• Develop induction materials and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs for assessors and auditors.

Selection Criteria

Engineering qualifications are not a requirement. We are seeking a Senior Coordinator with contemporary leadership capability and experience who has:

1.Demonstrated Understanding of Quality and Compliance:

Proven experience in applying quality and compliance standards and the ability to ensure adherence to standards and regulations.

2. Excellent Planning, Organisational, and Time Management Skills:

Ability to effectively plan, organise, and manage priorities, including handling tight deadlines and competing demands.

3. Strong Analytical Skills:

Proficiency in analysing complex information with attention to detail and accuracy with an ability to collect and assess relevant data to develop solution options and drive improvements.

4. Excellent Writing Skills:

Demonstrated ability to prepare documents that convey complex compliance and operational concepts clearly and concisely, tailored to the audience and purpose.

5. Effective Interpersonal Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster productive relationships with stakeholders.
• Diplomatic approach to resolving conflicts and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Proficiency in managing and shaping outcomes through effective stakeholder negotiation and influence.
• Actively seek stakeholder feedback for continual improvement and growth

Salary and Conditions

• Competitive salary negotiable based on skills and experience.
• Hybrid working arrangements, including working from home options.
• Generous leave provisions.
• Extra paid leave between Christmas and New Year

Further Information

People from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Ideally, we are looking for a Melbourne-based candidate; however, we will consider strong candidates from other states.

Applications close

Applications close at midnight on 26/07/2024 

Send applications to Aleksandra Subotic at: 

********@professionalsaustralia.org.au or phone 1300 853 385 for further information.

Applications should address the key selection criteria.