Standards & Compliance Lead - NATA and Product Certificaiton

Aliaxis exists to bring solutions to the world's water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. We are a global leader in high-quality piping and fitting solutions supporting building, infrastructure, industrial and agricultural applications across the world. With over 15,000 employees, operations in more than 40 countries and 80 manufacturing sites, we are united by our commitment to sustainable, innovative solutions.
 

Philmac has been operating for more than 90 years, earning a global reputation as the leading innovator in the connection and control of water and energy. Our success is driven by deep engineering expertise and ongoing investment in advanced technology, including automated manufacturing cells and autonomous mobile robots.
 

We are looking for passionate people who want to be part of this journey and who live our values:

• We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast

• We Care for the environment, our customers and each other

• We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions
   

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Standards & Compliance Lead to join our Product Development & Innovation team in North Plympton on a 12-month fixed term contract covering parental leave.
 

This role is critical to maintaining Philmac's product certifications, regulatory compliance and NATA laboratory accreditation. You will act as the subject matter expert for Australian and international product standards, ensuring our products continue to meet evolving compliance requirements and industry expectations.

Working closely with Product Development, Quality and Manufacturing teams, you will manage certification programs, coordinate testing activities, support audits and provide technical guidance on standards interpretation.

What Will You Do?

Reporting to the Product Development Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing certification and approval processes for existing and new products

• Maintaining awareness of Australian and international standards and regulatory requirements

• Coordinating product recertification programs and surveillance testing activities

• Ensuring ongoing compliance with NATA accreditation and ISO 17025 requirements

• Supporting internal and external audits, including NATA and certification body audits

• Developing and managing test plans for certification, product development and quality investigations

• Interpreting test results and providing recommendations to key stakeholders

• Supporting product quality investigations, customer claims and non-conformance reporting activities

• Maintaining laboratory records, test reports and certification databases

• Working collaboratively with Product Development, Quality and Manufacturing teams to ensure compliance requirements are met

• Identifying opportunities to improve testing processes, systems and laboratory operations.
   

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or a related discipline

• 3-5 years demonstrated experience working with NATA accreditation requirements (preferred)

• Strong knowledge of Australian Standards, product certification and compliance processes

• Experience within manufacturing, product testing, laboratory, quality or engineering environment

• Understanding of ISO 17025 and/or ISO 9001 principles

• Experience managing internal and external audit activities

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and report-writing skills

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple certification timelines and priorities, find solutions and drive to meet deadlines

• High attention to detail and the ability to interpret technical standards and requirements

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively across teams.
   

Experience within manufacturing, plumbing, irrigation, water, industrial products or related industries will be highly regarded.
 

Why Join Us? We Care

• Onsite parking, social club, and flexible working hours to support work-life balance

• Employee Recognition Programs and Service Awards

• Work for a business genuinely committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility

• Industry-leading paid parental leave, including 26 weeks paid primary carer leave and 4 weeks paid secondary carer leave

• Annual performance-based bonus for eligible employees

• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family

• Strong career development opportunities locally and globally

• Access to mentoring programs to support your growth

• A genuine commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

• A safe work environment with a strong focus on Go for Zero
   

For more information on this role, contact Carla Treuer on 0497 323 252.