Accreditation Specialist - Mech/NDT (NSW)

Accreditation Specialist – Mech/NDT

The National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia (NATA) is Australia's national accreditation body. We provide independent assurance of the technical competence and integrity of organisations, helping clients gain confidence in the delivery of their products and services. 

We are seeking a full-time Accreditation Specialist to join our Sydney office. You'll receive comprehensive training to assess laboratories within our Materials, Assets and Products sector, commencing in Mechanical and Non-Destructive Testing disciplines, with the future expectation to be upskilled into other areas. Working alongside industry experts, you'll help uphold national technical standards while expanding your expertise in a supportive and collaborative environment. 

About the role 

• Organise, lead and conduct assessments of laboratories against criteria based on ISO/IEC 17025 
• Conduct assessments at client facilities with the support of technical experts
• Prepare assessment reports and manage follow-up actions 
• Manage relationships with existing and prospective members and stakeholders 
• Respond to client enquiries and provide advice on accreditation requirements 
• Develop a strong understanding of accreditation criteria 
• Provide advice to technical experts, clients and the public on NATAs policies and technical requirements 
• Intrastate and interstate travel is required 

Skills and experience 

• Tertiary qualification in a scientific, engineering or related discipline with relevant professional experience 
• Experience in mechanical testing and/or non-destructive testing (NDT) 
• Understanding of management system principles and quality assurance activities (support will be provided to apply this practically) 
• Proven Ability to plan, prioritise and deliver multiple activities within set timeframes 
• Demonstrated experience building strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively 
• Intermediate skills in software applications and databases, with willingness to learn new systems 
• Openness to expanding technical capability to meet evolving business needs 
• Previous auditing experience is highly desirable, although training will be provided 

Conditions

You must have a current driver's license and Permanent Australian Residency is a pre-requisite for this position. To view the job description, please contact **********@nata.com.au.

How to apply

Click Apply and submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the skills and experience outlined in this advertisement and how they will support your success in the Accreditation Specialist role.

Please submit your application by 5pm 14 August 2026.

About NATA 

NATA is a membership-based not-for-profit organisation and has been contributing to the quality of the nations technical infrastructure since 1947. We accredit laboratories, inspection bodies, calibration services, producers of certified reference materials and proficiency testing scheme providers to ensure technical competence in accordance with relevant international and Australian standards. 

With approximately 200 staff nationwide and offices in each mainland state capital city, NATA also benefits from the expertise of more than 3,000 volunteers who contribute deep technical knowledge and industry experience as Technical Experts, committee members and directors on NATAs Board. 

NATA is an equal opportunity employer. 

Website: www.nata.com.au