Committee Manager/Project Manager

at  Standards Australia

ABOUT THE ROLE

An exciting opportunity to take the next step in your career and join our team 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