Administrative Officer at NATA

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Administrative Support, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Customer Service, Documentation Management, Meeting Coordination, Stakeholder Liaison, Process Improvement, Time Management, Team Collaboration, Software Applications, Database Management, Initiative, Professionalism, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving

Industry

Public Safety

Description

Administrative Support Role Join a purpose-driven organisation that values collaboration, professionalism and continuous learning. NATA is seeking an experienced Administrative Officer to join our Melbourne office on a full-time basis. This position is an administrative support role, providing high-level operational and professional assistance to technical teams to support the effective delivery of NATAs accreditation services. Based in Camberwell, you will be part of a collaborative and supportive team, playing a key role in coordinating activities, managing documentation, scheduling, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth and efficient operations. In this role, you will provide high-level administrative and professional support to our Sector Managers (SMs) and Deputy Sector Managers (DSMs), and at times, to the Head of Accreditation Services and Technical Manager. You will be an important connection point for internal and external stakeholders, including technical committees and technical assessors, helping to ensure our operations run smoothly and efficiently. Key Responsibilities Perform a range of professional and administrative functions to support operational needs Coordinate and organise meetings, including logistics, documentation preparation, minute-taking, and follow-up actions Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, contributing to positive and productive working relationships Support technical committees and assessors with information, documentation and administrative assistance Identify and contribute to opportunities for process improvement Assist with other tasks as requested to support the broader Accreditation Services team About You: You will be someone who brings initiative, professionalism and a strong customer-service mindset. The ideal candidate will have: A qualification in business administration and/or proven experience in a support or administrative role Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team The ability to proactively manage your workload, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines with minimal supervision Intermediate skills in software applications and databases, with enthusiasm to learn new systems and processes Salary and Conditions The salary on commencement is part of a competitive salary package on offer. You must have Permanent Australian Residency is a pre-requisite for this position. To view the job description, please contact peopleteam@nata.com.au How to apply Click Apply for Position and submit your resume and cover letter by 27 February 2026. 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 has approximately 200 staff nationwide with its head office in Sydney and has State offices in mainland State capital cities. A unique feature of NATA's business model is the 3,000 strong volunteers who contribute their deep technical knowledge, highly developed skills, and extensive industry experience to NATA's causes in their respective role as Technical Experts, Committee members, and directors on NATAs Board. NATA is an equal opportunity employer. Website: www.nata.com.au

Responsibilities

The Administrative Officer will perform a range of professional and administrative functions to support operational needs, including coordinating meetings and liaising with stakeholders. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of NATA's accreditation services.