Identify internationally aligned standards development opportunities for the Net Benefit of the Australian community.
12th November, 2024 Who are we? Standards Australia (SA) is the peak standards development organisation in Australia, with a rich history that dates back to 1922.
Currently, we are undergoing a significant transformation and growth phase.
In recent years, our workforce has doubled, and we now proudly employ over 300 professionals dedicated to helping shape Australia's future and fulfilling our mission of empowering communities.
Our organisation brings experts together to create national and international standards that serve as essential guidelines for products and services, ultimately benefiting the Australian community.
Our vision is to be a global leader in providing trusted solutions that improve life today and tomorrow.
About the role The purpose of the Engagement Officer role is to support the Engagement Manager, identify internationally aligned standards development opportunities for the Net Benefit of the Australian community and to act as a gateway for stakeholders in working with SA.
This role will support the sectors of Agriculture, Environment, and Manufacturing.
This role is also responsible for ensuring that Standards Australia remains connected to existing stakeholders and builds relationships with new stakeholders to support the standards development program of work.
In this role, you will bring insights about sectors, organisations, opportunities and other relevant information into the organisation and work with teams across the business to ensure the success of Standards Australia's work in developing and adopting standards in the national interest.
What you'll do Assist stakeholders in understanding and participating in the standards development process Assist stakeholders in developing project proposals for national and international standards development work Establish, build, maintain, and manage new relationships with stakeholders within defined areas of activity Deliver insights and report to the business on areas of opportunity in existing or new areas of standards development activity for national development work and for international adoptions Proactively work with stakeholders to maintain the existing catalogue of standards and other publications within a defined area of responsibility through the delivery of quality project proposals Progress project proposals and assist stakeholders to satisfy quality criteria and provide recommendations to the Net Benefit on the merits of the proposals Assist the business to meet agreed project proposal targets Support standards development activities in close collaboration with Program Managers and Project Managers Assist with the development and execution of strategic projects as agreed and in defined areas of activity About you Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in business, arts, politics, law, communications, engineering or other relevant fields At least one (1) years' experience in a similar stakeholder engagement, policy or government role (preferred) Experience in a customer service role Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities Experience in the Electricity or Gas sectors is desirable, but not essential Culture & Benefits Standards Australia is proud to have been awarded the prestigious Employer of Choice Award for two consecutive years, 2023 and 2024.
This recognition highlights our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace and fostering a culture of excellence.
Our i CARE 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: Nine-day fortnight – enjoy every second Friday off Growing Family & Parental leave benefits – 16 weeks paid leave for primary carers, plus Superannuation contributions made on unpaid leave; 4 weeks paid leave for secondary carers Workiversary rewards – your commitment and loyalty won't go unrecognised! Global working – 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! What's next? 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.
At Standards Australia, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering a working environment that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
Our mission is to empower our communities , and in doing so, we strive to create an organisation that genuinely reflects and respects the diversity of the communities we serve; putting people at the heart of all we do.
We welcome applications from people of all cultural and linguistic groups, people of all ages and genders, people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability, and people from the LGBTQIA+ community.
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