Add expected salary to your profile for insightsThe National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia (NATA) is Australia''s national accreditation body. We provide independent assurance of the technical competence and integrity of organisations for clients who require confidence in the delivery of their products and services.We are seeking to appoint a full-time Accreditation Specialist in our Brisbaneor Melbourne office. You will initially be trained in the assessment of laboratories within our Life Science sector, with the future expectation of being upskilled in other areas.About the roleOrganise, lead and conduct assessments of laboratories against criteria based on ISO/IEC 17025Conduct assessments at client facilities with the support of technical expertsPrepare technical reports and follow-up matters arising from assessmentsManage client and stakeholder relationshipsRespond to existing and new client enquiriesDevelop a strong understanding of accreditation criteriaProvide advice to technical experts, clients and the public on NATAs policies and technical requirementsIntrastate and interstate travel is requiredSkills and experienceTertiary qualification in a Science or Applied Science, with relevant post graduate professional experienceKnowledge of management system principles and quality assurance activitiesProven ability to effectively plan, and deliver on allocated activitiesDemonstrated experience in client management and building effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholdersTeam player capable of collaborating with others, using effective interpersonal and communication skillsIntermediate skills in software applications, databases and a willingness to learn new systemsWillingness to expand skill sets and competencies to meet the needs of the businessPrevious auditing experience would be highly desirable, although training will be provided.Salary and ConditionsThe salary on commencement is equivalent to a total remuneration package of $124,573 per annum (inclusive of superannuation). You must have a current driver''s license, and Permanent Australian Residency is a pre-requisite for this position. To view the job description, please contact [emailprotected] .How to applyClickApplyand submit your Cover Letter* and Resume* by9am, 5 August 2025.*Both cover letter and resume are required.About NATANATA 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.auUnlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchYour application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Do you have a current Australian driver''s licence?Community Services & Development 101-1,000 employeesWe are Australias leading national accreditation body, recognised by government to assess organisations against a number of international standards for laboratories, inspection bodies, proficiency testing providers and reference material producers.We provide accreditation services to conformity assessment bodies which facilitate stakeholders having confidence in test, measurement and inspection data and thus enabling them to gain national and international acceptance of their products and services.We are Australias leading national accreditation body, recognised by government to assess organisations against a number of international standards for laboratories, inspection bodies, proficiency testing providers and reference material producers.We provide accreditation services to conformity assessment bodies which facilitate stakeholders having confidence in test, measurement and inspection data and thus enabling them to gain national and international acceptance of their products and services.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.Researching careers? 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Accreditation Specialist