The National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia (NATA) is Australia's national accreditation body. We provide independent assurance of the technical competence and integrity of organisations for clients who require confidence in the delivery of their products and services.
We are seeking to appoint a full-time Accreditation Specialist in our Adelaide office. You will be initially trained in the assessment of laboratories within our Materials, Assets and Products sector, covering areas such as mechanical testing and construction materials testing, with the future expectation of being upskilled in other areas.
About the role Organise, lead and conduct assessments of laboratories against criteria based on ISO/IEC 17025 Conduct assessments at client facilities with the support of technical experts Prepare technical reports and follow-up matters arising from assessments Manage client and stakeholder relationships Respond to existing and new client enquiries Develop a strong understanding of accreditation criteria Provide advice to technical experts, clients and the public on NATA's policies and technical requirements Intrastate and interstate travel is required Skills and experience Tertiary qualification in a scientific, engineering or related discipline with relevant professional experience Knowledge of management system principles and quality assurance activities Proven ability to effectively plan, and deliver on allocated activities Demonstrated experience in client management and building effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders Team player capable of collaborating with others, using effective interpersonal and communication skills Intermediate skills in software applications, databases and a willingness to learn new systems Willingness to expand skill sets and competencies to meet the needs of the business Previous auditing experience would be highly desirable, although training will be provided Salary and Conditions The salary on commencement is equivalent to a total remuneration package of $124,017 per annum (inclusive of superannuation). You must have a current driver's licence and Permanent Australian Residency is a pre-requisite for this position.
How to apply Click Apply and submit your application by 22 January 2025.
About NATA NATA is a membership-based not-for-profit organisation and has been contributing to the quality of the nation's technical infrastructure and servicing its members since 1947. NATA undertakes accreditation activities that ensure Australian conformance assessment organisations, including laboratories, inspection bodies, calibration services, producers of certified reference materials and proficiency testing scheme providers, have technical competence to carry out specified tasks in accordance with relevant international and Australian standards. NATA's work increases community confidence and trust in the services offered by accredited facilities, mitigates risk, improves tendering success, and facilitates trade.
NATA is an equal opportunity employer.
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