Credential Development Lead

Engineers Australia Group; Newcastle City Council; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Personal leave

Life leave

Hybrid work

Career growth

Diversity & inclusion

AWEI Bronze Award

Job summary

Engineers Australia is seeking a Senior Credential Program Lead to develop and manage credentialing frameworks, policies and programs. You will operate at the intersection of professional standards, policy and product development, shaping credential offerings for engineers across the profession.

You will lead governance, collaborate with education providers and industry partners, and drive continuous improvement while enjoying flexible/mixed work arrangements with Melbourne preference.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified engineer with knowledge of Australian credentialing.
• Proven knowledge of credentialing requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with policy and reports experience.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Highly organised, analytical, and capable of continuous improvement.
• Refer to supporting documents for full success profile.

Responsibilities

• Lead credential policies, standards and frameworks development.
• Manage governance and QA for credential products.
• Conduct research to align offerings with needs.
• Collaborate to develop capability frameworks and learning pathways.
• Engage with education providers and industry partners.
• Monitor performance, support audits, and drive product innovation.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Degree-qualified engineer

Job description

One of our cultural mindsets is authentic dialogue and authenticity; Bring your authentic self to work at Engineers Australia! We offer meaningful, purpose-driven work. Our people work to support the engineering profession that shapes the very world we live in. With more than 144,000 members, Engineers Australia is the voice of the profession, and we need you to help us drive mutual value for our members and industry partners.

About The Role

Engineers Australia Credentials are professional recognistions that validate the qualifications, skills and competency of engineering professionals against national (and often international) standards. This role is responsible for leading the development, enhancement and ongoing management of credential-related products and frameworks, including the Program Endorsement Framework, Areas of Practice, and Capability Framework. Working at the intersection of professional standards, policy and product development, the successful candidate will play a hands-on role in shaping credential frameworks, reviewing and improving standards and models, and collaborating across the organisation to provide subject matter expertise that supports Engineers Australia's credentialing and professional development offerings. This is a full-time permanent opportunity, with flexibility to consider a 0.8 FTE arrangement for the right candidate.

Location

Flexible with a preference for Melbourne, VIC

In This Role You Will

• Lead the development, review and continuous improvement of engineering credential policies, standards and frameworks.
• Manage governance and quality assurance processes for existing and emerging credential products, including the Program Endorsement Framework.
• Conduct research and industry analysis to ensure credential offerings meet evolving professional, industry and member needs.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop capability frameworks, Areas of Practice, learning pathways and new credential opportunities.
• Engage with education providers, industry partners and professional bodies to align credentials with workforce capability requirements and emerging competencies.
• Monitor credential performance, support audits and compliance activities, manage reporting and risk, and drive ongoing product innovation and improvement.

Here’s What We’re Looking For

• Degree-qualified engineer (preferred), with a strong understanding of the Australian engineering profession, credentialing frameworks and professional standards.
• Proven knowledge of engineering qualifications, competency assessment, professional practice and credentialing requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing policies, guidance materials, training resources, reports and Board papers.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing and relationship management skills, with the ability to navigate complex conversations and drive outcomes across diverse groups.
• Highly organised and analytical, with demonstrated experience in quality assurance, continuous improvement, critical thinking and developing innovative solutions.
• Please refer to the supporting documents to review the full success profile and measures of success in this role (on our careers website)

Why work for Engineers Australia?

• People are at the heart of what we do and why we do it.
• Enjoy competitive remuneration and salary packaging that recognises your expertise and contributions.
• Generous paid leave options including 15 days of Personal Leave and 2 days of Life Leave.
• Achieve a healthy work-life balance with hybrid working model, ensuring your personal well‑being complements your professional fulfillment.
• Unlock career growth prospects, as we invest in you and provide avenues for advancement in EA.
• A diverse, inclusive, and supportive team culture that supports you to lead and achieve.
• Proud AWEI Bronze Employer Award winner (2023–2029), championing a safe and inclusive workplace for LGBTQ employees.

This position is subject to both a National Police Check and Reference Check. Please note applications are reviewed as they are received.

Diversity, Inclusion And Your Privacy

Engineers Australia embraces diversity, inclusion and belonging and are committed to building a team that represents the communities that we live in and creating a safe inclusive environment for our people. We are a flexible workplace, please talk to us about your flexible working needs during our recruitment process. Our commitment to inclusivity means that we will work with you to ensure that your experience with us is accessible and welcoming. If you need any reasonable accommodation to fully participate in the job application, interview process, or to perform essential functions of the role, please know that we are here to support you. Please feel free to reach out to our Talent Team at [e-mail] , our dedicated point of contact for all accommodation‑related matters. At Engineers Australia, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential for our success. We welcome applications from everyone, including people with disabilities, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTI community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other culturally diverse backgrounds. We look forward to welcoming candidates from all backgrounds and providing necessary support where needed to ensure a level playing field for all applicants. Please visit Engineers Australia’s website to view our Privacy Policy in relation to the collection of candidate information: https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/privacy-policy

Thank you for considering a career with us.