Engagement Officer - Sydney, Australia - Standards Australia

Standards Australia
Standards Australia
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Sydney, Australia

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30th August, 2023:


Who are we?


Standards Australia is the peak standards development organisation in Australia and we've recently turned 100 years old We are going through a massive transformational growth stage.

In the last two 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 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 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
  • Through engagement and the development of knowledge of an industry, sector, or area 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
  • Proactively work with stakeholders to 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

Culture & Benefits
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 newest initiative we're offering our employees is People Perks Here's what People Perks include:


  • Nineday 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
  • Early access to long service leave why wait 10 years for long service leave? 5 years sounds a lot better
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