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.
Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds. We are committed to building and investing in a culture of belonging, where all our employees feel empowered, can be their true selves and are able to bring their best ideas forward and contribute to the company’s “Growth with Purpose” strategy.
For us, equity and belonging starts at the application step: whether it's offering flexibility in scheduling interviews, or ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants. Should you have specific needs, please do not hesitate to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.
Just a heads up – we are currently not accepting CVs from recruitment agencies. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation!
