AddressWho are we?
Standards Australia (SA) 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!
About the role
The Senior International Advisor is a strategic role responsible for developing, in collaboration with the organisation’s senior leadership team, Standards Australia’s international engagement strategy. This includes advocacy on matters of critical importance to the organisation as the National Standards Body (NSB) and a member of ISO and IEC. The Advisor will foster and leverage from relationships with NSBs and Standards Development Organisations (SDOs) to support Australia’s broader strategic interests and cooperation amongst peer organisations.
What you'll do
- Development of SA’s international engagement strategy
- Develop relationships with counterpart NSBs, regional and global standards body partners in support of Australia’s broader strategic interests and cooperation amongst nations globally
- Ensures that Australia is recognised as a strong and valued contributor to international and standards development activities
- Identify and address potential issues, opportunities and risks in the international standards setting system and its implications to Australia and Standards Australia
- Develop and direct Standards Australia’s position on various matters of relevance and interest to the organisation as a member of ISO and IEC, as well as coordinate SA’s positions to be advocated by Australian representatives in Governance roles
- Develop and draft communications and case studies on international engagement activities for internal and external use
- Ensures that Australia is recognised as a strong and valued contributor to international and standards development activities
- Develop briefs and position papers to support Australian representatives in governance roles within ISO and IEC
- Bachelor's degree in politics, international relations, communication or other relevant fields
- Minimum 5 years proven experience in a professional, government, commercial or similar international policy role
- Extensive understanding of Australia’s trade policy and economic diplomacy priorities
- Deep understanding of the national and international standards-setting system
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.
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!
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. Apply For Job
