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Proactively manage relationships and with Nominating Organisations, industry and stakeholders in relation to standards development proposals. 03rd December, 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 You will manage all aspects of the proposal process for standards development, primarily managing the development of projects and international participation proposals with stakeholders. Proactively manage relationships with Nominating Organisations, industry and stakeholders to ensure successful representation and expertise across standards development. What you’ll do Proactively work with external stakeholders to progress project proposals and assist stakeholders to satisfy SA’s proposal quality criteria Proactively manage proposal risks and issues with an outcome focus Build and support working relationships with proposal stakeholders Achieve consensus through negotiation and conflict resolution Deliver insights to SA on areas of opportunity for the development of new standards or international adoptions Support standards development activities in close collaboration with Standards Development project team Assist stakeholders in understanding and participating in the standards development process Establish, build, maintain, and manage new and existing relationships with stakeholders within a defined sector area About you Relevant tertiary qualifications and / or relevant applied industry experience Experience in a stakeholder engagement, policy or advocacy role, including work across government or industry associations Ability to manage conflict and deliver customer excellence Experience coordinating consensus outcomes Proven experience facilitating meetings Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities Experience in the Building and Construction industry is highly desirable 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. 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. We strive to create an organisation that genuinely reflects and respects the diversity of the communities we serve; putting people at the heart of 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 Apply For Job #J-18808-Ljbffr