Member Advisory Forum (MAF)

The Member Advisory Forum (MAF) is a forward-thinking strategic initiative designed to provide insight and direction on trends, drivers and priorities relevant to NATA and its members.

NATA is committed to engaging with its members to continue to provide the gold standard in accreditation services.

The MAF role provides an engagement opportunity through the exchange of information on a variety of topics and initiatives relevant to members, with the aim to better shape the delivery of services for the mutual benefit of NATA, its members and stakeholders.

 

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2022 MAF Members

Mr Anthony Wynn

Anthony is currently the Technology and Compliance Manager at Trescal AU and NZ, where he looks after Australian Calibrating Services and is part of the integration team bringing all companies under a single Trescal Management System.

He has 30-years of technical and managerial experience in manufacturing and calibration and is also familiar with running NATA 17025 and ISO: 9001, accreditation and certifications.

Ms Cathy Carolan

Cathy is the Pathology Regulatory and Information Services Manager at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre – a role that includes all aspects of the quality management system for the pathology service, including the Clinical Trials department.

This has led to a longstanding relationship with NATA and she is currently a NATA Technical Assessor.

Mr David Springer

David Springer is the National Commercial Manager for Envirolab, one of Australia’s largest privately-owned environmental laboratories.

David has a broad understanding of all environmental and hygiene operations and guidelines. He is also a NATA Technical Assessor in the field of Chemical Testing for Inorganics and Acid Sulphate Soils.

Dr Saman Buddhadasa

Dr Buddhadasa is the Officer in Charge of National Measurement Institute (NMI) Port Melbourne Laboratories. He has been a NATA Technical Assessor in food and environmental chemistry since November 1996, and most recently in medico-legal drug testing.

He first become involved with NATA back in 1985 as a Technical Officer at AGAL in the areas of pesticide, organic and environmental residues. Since then, he has undertaken approximately 70 assessments on behalf of NATA.

Mr Peter McCafferty

Peter is the Chief Executive Officer of ChemCentre, Western Australia’s premier chemistry and forensic science facility.

He is an experienced scientist and administrator with extensive experience in both the public and private sectors and an Advisory Board Member of Curtin University Molecular and Life Sciences.

Mr Matthew Courtney

Matthew is the current Chief Executive Officer of Intega Group Ltd, which operates in Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada and the UK.

He has worked on private and public major infrastructure projects in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and the USA. He is a current NATA Technical Assessor and has previously been an Authorised Representative.

Dr Roger Chong

Dr Chong is a veterinary specialist with expertise in fish and shellfish pathology on the health and biosecurity of aquaculture species.

He is formally registered as a specialist by the Queensland Board of Veterinary Surgeons and currently a Research Fish Pathologist with the Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO).

Mr Andrew Taylor

Andrew is currently the National Technical Service & Training Manager at Bullivants Pty. Ltd.

He is a Member of Standards Australia, a Member of NATA’s AAC and has been on the ISO 17020 Inspection Committee since 2015.

He brings 40 years’ experience in the lifting, rigging and height safety industry.

Mr Angelo Zaccari

Angelo is currently the Managing Director and Principal Technologist at Aben Technical Services in Melbourne and has seen the business expand nationally and internationally during his time.

He is currently Chairman of MT007, a Committee Member at Standards Australia and a member on the AINDT Certification Board.

Mr Graham Smith

Graham Smith is the Managing Director of Abstec Calibrations Australia Pty Ltd.

He has over 35 years of experience in the accredited calibration of measuring and testing equipment across various industries.

Graham is currently an active member of NATA’s technical processes, being a Calibration AAC member and a NATA Technical Assessor in the Calibration sector for several years.

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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.
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.