About the role

Business Area: Operations
Reports to: Accreditation Team Leader (ATL)
Key relationships: Accreditation team members, Operations Management, Technical Management & Compliance and Governance

Role Purpose

The Accreditation Specialist (AS) is responsible for the effective coordination and delivery of accreditation services in accordance with NATA’s policies and procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, conducting assessments as a lead assessor and providing outstanding support to existing and prospective new members.

The AS demonstrates initiative and is driven by finding and implementing solutions in a supportive environment.

The AS is agile and can apply the lead assessor skill sets between various NATA accreditation schemes (programs) based on NATA’s business needs.

The AS has a proven ability to maintain their current competencies and is prepared to advance their skill sets according to the needs of the business.

Key areas of responsibility include:

  • Role modelling behaviours aligned with NATA’s values
  • Accountable for completing all aspects of allocated work at a consistently high level in accordance with defined processes and within set timeframes, including the planning, the conduct and the follow-up of assessments
  • Client management for selected existing and potential members who have limited needs
  • Supporting colleagues, including their training
  • Proactively and effectively engaging with and managing relationships with all stakeholders, including staff, enquirers, members and technical assessors

Essential Profile

  • Tertiary qualification in a scientific, engineering or related discipline with relevant professional experience
  • Proven ability to effectively plan, and deliver on allocated activities
  • Demonstrated experience in client management and building effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Team player capable of collaborating with others, using effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Intermediate skills in software applications, databases and a willingness to learn new systems
  • Willingness to expand skill sets and competencies to meet the needs of the business

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NATA Values

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Benefits of being a NATA accredited organisation

NATA accredits organisations to perform testing and inspection activities for their products and services. This gives consumers the assurance they need to make safe, healthy and reliable choices. When you choose to become NATA accredited, you can be sure of a number of competitive advantages for your business.
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Assurance
NATA members receive a globally-recognised, peer-reviewed and government endorsed accreditation that provides a unique level of assurance to members, their clients and the community.
Competence
Our accreditation provides an independent benchmark for technical competence. Receiving NATA accreditation demonstrates to customers your organisation’s commitment to quality, safety and reliability of products and services.
Recognition
NATA accreditation is both nationally and internationally recognised. This provides a competitive advantage when compared to non-accredited organisations and ensures you are market-ready to capitalise on trade opportunities.
Training
NATA has been training individuals and teams both nationally and internationally for over 20 years and enjoys a global reputation for the quality of its courses and programs. Our active role in international accreditation education has seen us conduct training in over 20 countries.
International
NATA’s long standing and active involvement with international groups enables our members to gain international recognition for their accreditation and minimises the need for multiple assessments from different suppliers.
Innovation
NATA provides innovative and timely business solutions that meet the needs of our members and fulfil the expectations of the community. We have the experience and resources to ensure your accreditation provides you and your organisation with unique advantages.