Committee Project Manager

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Committee Project Manager. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Great opportunity to change your career and step into Project Management
• Supportive, Learning, Innovative, Fast Paced Culture
• FT, permanent position based in new offices in Sydney CBD

Who is Standards Australia?

We are an independent not-for-profit organisation, recognised by the Australian Government as the peak non-government Standards body. We develop internationally aligned Australian Standards in the national interest and work closely across government, industry, consumer and stakeholder groups.

We are a team of around 110 employees based in Sydney CBD. We have a collaborative, down to earth, fun yet professional working environment where we encourage self-growth and career development.

We have an exciting full-time, permanent opportunity to join our team as a Project Officer. The role will be based in our new offices in Sydney CBD close various forms of public transport.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting a results-driven Project Officer. In this role, you will be using your knowledge and expertise to deliver outcomes which are of value to Australia, its businesses, and its people

You will work with a diverse range of stakeholders in our technical committees to deliver standards development projects, from project plan to publication, for a number of technical committees engaged in national and international work programs. This includes facilitating a project kick-off workshop, producing a clear forward plan, confirming commitment to action and delivering within a strict project schedule.

This would be a great opportunity for someone who is used to dealing with multiple stakeholders, and managing issues and risks within a project role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain plans and information for all project using the organisation's enterprise project management system, including risk, scope, size and timelines - in consultation with stakeholders
• Ensure projects are delivered within agreed parameters and the company's project management methodology
• Effectively manage committee relationships to ensure successful project delivery
• Coordinate meeting logistics
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with project stakeholders, mediating conflict and negotiating solutions where relevant
• Liaise appropriately with the corresponding internal units and support organisational business objectives
• Prepare and distribute meeting documentation (agendas, drafts, minutes)

What are we looking for?

• Prior experience in facilitating groups, managing multiple stakeholders and/or coordinating projects
• Demonstrated experience managing issues and risks
• Strong administration and communication skills are part of your toolbox
• Your command of the English language and related grammar conventions are excellent and translate to clear, concise written and verbal communications
• You relate to stakeholders and peers with professionalism, commercial astuteness and open exchange
• You work well in process-oriented environments but have a healthy inquisitive mind and are comfortable using this in technical environments
• Excellent problem solving skills

Working for Standards Australia

Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Respect and Excellence form the basis of all we do. We measure our success not only on the outcomes but on the path we took to get there.

We offer a flexible and positive environment where individual and team efforts are recognised and rewarded. We invest in the health and welfare of our people offering access to an Employee Assistance Program, Salary Packaging, yearly flu vaccinations and regular social events.  We are committed to a workplace which supports equal employment opportunities.

What now?

If this sounds like an environment that will bring out the best in you, please submit your covering letter and resume. Eligible applicants must be a Permanent Resident or have legal rights to work in Australia. The closing date for applications is Friday, 6 July 2018. We reserve the right to close the advertisement for this position prior to the advertised closing date.