Committee Manager/Project Manager

Help create Standards which contribute towards keeping our Australian community safe.

07th August, 2025

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 200 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

An exciting opportunity to take the next step in your career and to help create Standards which contribute towards keeping our Australian community safe.

The Committee Manager/Project Manager's role is to actively manage all aspects of standards development, primarily involving the management of multiple technical committees (e.g. preparation of meeting agendas, minutes, coordinating meeting logistics) and facilitating the development of standards within agreed criteria such as, schedule, scope and quality parameters.

What you'll do

• Manage the development of standards and related documents (i.e. handbooks and technical publications) through constructively managing stakeholder input
• Establish and maintain plans and information for all projects using the organisation's enterprise project management system, including risks, scope, size and timelines, in consultation with stakeholders
• Ensure projects are delivered within agreed parameters
• Plan and organise meetings
• Prepare and distribute all necessary pre- and post-meeting documentation (agendas, drafts, minutes)
• Achieve consensus through negotiation and conflict resolution
• Build and support working relationships with project stakeholders, upholding the Standards Australia brand at all times
• Establish new committees and review membership of existing committees as required for approved projects
• Ensure stakeholder and committee records are current
• Promote and coordinate Australian participation in the development of International standards
• Manage international experts and international projects in areas of high net benefit to the Australian community
• Active participation in team and departmental activities to support and drive continuous improvement

07th August, 2025

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 200 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

An exciting opportunity to take the next step in your career and to help create Standards which contribute towards keeping our Australian community safe.

The Committee Manager/Project Manager's role is to actively manage all aspects of standards development, primarily involving the management of multiple technical committees (e.g. preparation of meeting agendas, minutes, coordinating meeting logistics) and facilitating the development of standards within agreed criteria such as, schedule, scope and quality parameters.

What you'll do

• Manage the development of standards and related documents (i.e. handbooks and technical publications) through constructively managing stakeholder input
• Establish and maintain plans and information for all projects using the organisation's enterprise project management system, including risks, scope, size and timelines, in consultation with stakeholders
• Ensure projects are delivered within agreed parameters
• Plan and organise meetings
• Prepare and distribute all necessary pre- and post-meeting documentation (agendas, drafts, minutes)
• Achieve consensus through negotiation and conflict resolution
• Build and support working relationships with project stakeholders, upholding the Standards Australia brand at all times
• Establish new committees and review membership of existing committees as required for approved projects
• Ensure stakeholder and committee records are current
• Promote and coordinate Australian participation in the development of International standards
• Manage international experts and international projects in areas of high net benefit to the Australian community
• Active participation in team and departmental activities to support and drive continuous improvement

About you

• Relevant Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant applied industry experience
• Experience utilising project management methodologies will be highly regarded
• Experience coordinating consensus outcomes (or similar) will be highly regarded
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

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 iCARE 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, continuous learning and career development opportunities.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 toempower our communities, and in doing so, we strive to create an organisation that genuinely reflects and respects the diversity of the communities we serve; puttingpeople at the heartof 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. Should you need any adjustments to be made to our recruitment process, please contact recruitment@standards.org.auApply For Job
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