Senior Manager, International Strategy, Partnerships and Impact

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Who are we? 
 
Standards Australia (SA) is the peak standards development organisation in Australia, with a rich history that dates back to 1922. Currently, we are undergoing a significant transformation and growth phase. In recent years, our workforce has doubled, and we now proudly employ over 200 professionals dedicated to helping shape Australia’s future and fulfilling our mission of empowering 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 a global leader in providing trusted solutions that improve life today and tomorrow. 

About the role 

Support the advancement of Standards Australia's international engagement, strategic partnerships and influence to progress economic, trade, regulatory and foreign policy objectives. In this role you will build and maintain trusted relationships across Australian and foreign governments, multilateral institutions, standards bodies, industry, and development organisations. 

Contribute to the strategic positioning of standards as an enabler of trade, economic security, innovation and foreign policy interests, with a particular focus on the Indo-Pacific.

What you’ll do

• Lead and support strategic partnerships and initiatives aligned with organisational priorities and growth objectives
• Develop and manage high-value relationships with government agencies, diplomatic representatives, international organisations, industry leaders and funding organisations
• Prepare high-quality briefs, submissions, talking points, position papers and analysis on the geostrategic importance of standards
• Develop proposals, business cases, funding bids and partnership agreements to secure external support and investment
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of strategic opportunities that enhance Standards Australia’s impact, capability, funding base and international presence, particularly in the Indo-Pacific.
• Represent Standards Australia and, where appropriate, Australia’s standards community in high-level domestic and international forums, bilateral engagements, multilateral meetings and stakeholder discussions
• Provide strategic advice on Australian Government priorities
• Develop project and program budgets
• Support effective stakeholder engagement across the organisation
• Mentor and support junior team members
• Promote collaboration, knowledge sharing and a high-performance team culture

About you

• Experience in diplomacy, international policy, government relations, trade, international development, public policy or related fields
• Demonstrated understanding of Australian Government policy development, decision-making processes and machinery of government arrangements
• Experience working in, or leading engagement with stakeholders in the Indo-Pacific, including governments, regional organisations and development partners, would be highly regarded
• Exceptional written communication skills, including preparation of briefs, submissions, position papers and funding proposals.
• Willingness and capacity to undertake domestic and international travel as required

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 and Cover Letter outlining your experience and suitability for 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. Our mission is to empower our communities, and in doing so, 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 recruitment@standards.org.au