Materials Compliance Administrator

This position is based in the Austroads Sydney or Melbourne office.

The Cementitious Materials Registration Scheme (CMRS) Administrator role is responsible for assessing and assuring the compliance, suitability, and technical integrity of cementitious materials registered for government and public use. The position plays a critical role in safeguarding the quality and reliability of materials used in public infrastructure by ensuring alignment with relevant technical specifications and regulatory requirements.

The role applies strong technical, analytical, statistical, and communication skills to evaluate testing data, collaborate with NATA accredited laboratories, and engage constructively with industry stakeholders to identify, investigate, and resolve compliance issues or anomalies. Suited to a qualified analytical chemist or chemical engineer, the position offers a meaningful part-time opportunity with a strong technical focus and clear public interest outcome.

Major responsibilities/accountabilities

The major responsibilities of this role are:

• Assess applications for new product registrations for the Cementitious Materials Registration Scheme (CMRS).
• Ensure all cementitious materials registered through the CMRS meet relevant technical criteria and testing frequencies.
• Review, analyse, and interpret chemical and physical test data received from manufacturers or suppliers of products registered through the CMRS in accordance with specification and CMRS requirements.
• Identify data anomalies, trends and non-conformances with specification and CMRS requirements.
• Implement root cause analysis to identify and mitigate risk of use of non-conforming products that have an adverse impact on use and performance of the product.
• Work collaboratively with industry participants, suppliers, and manufacturers to resolve compliance issues identified through the CMRS.
• Liaise regularly with NATA accredited laboratories to clarify methodologies, results, and testing protocols and/or conduct verification testing for the products registered through the CMRS.
• Maintain accurate and defensible records of assessments, decisions, and correspondence.
• Provide clear, evidence-based advice and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement in testing, assessment processes, and specification compliance.
• Participate in orientation and training activities, including initial interstate travel if required.
• Support other technical specifications and test method development and maintenance work.

Qualifications, knowledge, and experience

The CMRS Administrator will possess:

• Tertiary qualification in Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong technical and analytical capability.
• Sound understanding of statistical principles and quality assurance and control and their application to test data and compliance.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including data analysis, formulas, and data validation).
• Experience reviewing laboratory test results and engaging with technical specialists.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders professionally, balancing collaboration with firm compliance expectations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality.

Desirable:

• Experience in a compliance, quality assurance, regulatory, or materials assessment environment.
• Knowledge of cementitious materials (cements, fly ash, slag and other cementitious products, construction materials, or related standards and specifications).
• Experience working with or within accredited testing laboratories.
• Familiarity with government, infrastructure, or public‑sector operating environments.

Personal qualities

The incumbent will need to present a professional image and build a strong relationship across the enterprise. Specifically, the role requires:

• Approachable, professional, and confident in technical discussions.
• Assertive when required to ensure standards and specifications are met.
• Methodical, organised, and able to work independently in a part-time capacity.
• Comfortable engaging with a range of technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong ethical standards and commitment to public safety and quality outcomes.

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