Strategic Initiatives Manager

1 week ago

Sydney, Australia Standards Australia Full time

**17th September, 2025**:
**Who are we?**

Standards Australia (SA) is the peak standards development organisation in Australia, with a rich history that dates back to 1922. We proudly employ over 200 professionals dedicated to helping shape Australia’s future and enabling the safe and sustainable progress of Australian 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 the trusted voice that delivers confidence in a changing world.

**About the role**

The purpose of the Strategic Initiatives Manager role is to develop and lead strategic initiatives within the Energy Transition sector.

You will build SA’s commercial strength, profile, brand and reputation. This role works with internal and external stakeholders to deliver innovative cross-sector initiatives that align with national priorities, solve critical challenges and lead Standards Australia into the future.

**What you’ll do**
- Take ideas from inception, to idea development, to business case
- Win, develop and lead the delivery of projects with external clients and strategic partners
- Developing and managing project budgets
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop new products, services or standards solutions in new areas or new ways and help deliver sustainable commercial performance
- Drive new market development opportunities and offerings across the value chain
- Build initial agreement in new, difficult or contentious areas of activity or where the stakes are high
- Manage strategic risk and complex stakeholder and industry issues as they arise
- Build and maintain a network of stakeholders from industry, government and the community
- Ensure industry and government are aware of key strategic activities including through public presentations and networking events
- Share insights on industry and government trends, opportunities and risks
- Develop public submissions in priority areas

**About you**
- Must have either relevant sector experience - i.e. smart energy systems, renewable energy, energy storage, Consumer Energy Resources (CER), green metals
- Commercial acumen - opportunity identification, developing new products and services to drive and deliver - managing commercial outcomes and success
- Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills
- Bring energy and momentum to all projects
- Strong at prioritisation

**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.

We offer a range of **_People Perks _**that support flexibility, wellbeing, career growth, and recognition—helping you thrive at work and beyond.

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