Standards Australia
    (13 reviews)

    Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Non-Profit Organisations

    Specialities

    Standards Development, International Participation

    Company size

    101-1,000

    Primary location

    Sydney, NSW
    Standards Australia is the nation’s leading organisation for developing standards. For over 100 years, we have shaped a safer, more efficient and more resilient Australia.Our standards support everything from iconic infrastructure like the Sydney Harbour Bridge to emerging technologies such as smart cities and AI. They help drive innovation, support international trade, and ensure safety, quality and consistency in everyday life.We work closely with industry, government and the community to create standards that benefit both society and the economy. As Australia’s representative to ISO and IEC, we are specialists in the development and adoption of internationally aligned standards.

    Jobs at Standards Australia

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    Sydney NSW
    Lead a team of research analysts to support Standards Australia by delivering high-quality research, analysis, and insights.
    classification: Marketing & CommunicationsMarketing & Communications
    6d ago

    Our mission statement

    Our Purpose is to enable the safe and sustainable progress of Australian communities.Our Vision to be the trusted voice that delivers confidence in a changing world.

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    Meet Our People
    Discover what it is like to work at Standards Australia by hearing directly from our people. Meet members of our Technology and Data team as they share their experiences and career journeys.

    Awards and accreditations

    Employer of Choice 2024
    Employer of Choice 2024
    Employer of Choice 2023
    Employer of Choice 2023

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    Reviews overview

    4.213 ratings in total
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    77%
    Rate salary as high or average
    85%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at Standards Australia?

    AI summary of recent reviews
    Employees consistently praise the culture at Standards Australia, describing it as welcoming, inclusive, and friendly with lovely colleagues. Staff appreciate the excellent work/life balance and flexibility, along with meaningful work that contributes to society. The company provides strong learning and development opportunities, and employees find the work interesting and challenging.

    However, there are some potential challenges, including a steep learning curve due to the complexity of standardisation, limited career progression opportunities with some concerns about promotion criteria, salary levels that could be improved, occasional lack of clear strategic direction, and the nature of the work being dry at times.

    Recent reviews

    5.0
    Technical Publishing Coordinator
    Mar 2026
    Sydney NSW 20002 to 3 years in the role, former employee
    Excellent experience overall
    The good thingsThe culture, the people, the management.
    The challengesNo real direction for the team or the company, but if you treat it as a temporary job, it's a great one!
    5.0
    Head of Learning
    Jun 2021
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Great place to work!
    The good thingsThe culture! This may sound cliche however the people are welcoming, inclusive & fun! We are encouraged to maintain a great work/life balance. We are all working for the net benefit of Australia, not everyone can say that.
    The challengesLearning about standardisation, is complex but very interesting learning about the process and the thousands of volunteers that are involved.
    4.0
    Corporate Services Department
    Apr 2021
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Varied, inclusive, challenging and fun!
    The good thingsGreat culture, people are lovely, work is interesting, always lots to learn and challenge you!
    The challengesLearning about what SA do and all the elements to the organisation. No two days are the same, which is challenging and keeps you on your toes!
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