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Applications for 2022-23 have now closed. Click here to register your interest for the 2023/24 intake

Standards Australia’s NEXTgen Program selects emerging industry and technical experts and provides them with an exciting opportunity to become involved in the national and international standardisation processes supporting Australian industry and government.

Through the program, participants will access training and gain direct exposure to the standards development process and context. They will attend and participate in webinars, meetings, and professional development activities. Emerging leaders will share knowledge and collaborate, developing a deep understanding of what it takes to shape robust standards that contribute net benefit to the Australian community. Participants will create a valuable network of key Australian stakeholders and peers across industry sectors.

The goal of the program is to support the future of standards development through investing in the next generation of standards leaders and experts. Program participants gain the necessary skills to further increase their involvement in standardisation and contribute to the development of important standards in their field.

What can you gain from the program?

An in-depth understanding of the standardisation process
Developing the necessary skills to be an effective technical committee member
Identifying professional development opportunities
Hearing from nominating organisations and establishing networks
Joining the accomplished community of program alumni

How much does it cost to be involved with the NEXTgen Program?

There is no charge for the NEXTgen Program. In terms of travel, subsidies are available for those travelling outside Greater Sydney.

How do we choose the NEXTgen?

To be eligible, applicants should:

Reside in Australia
Have an active, professional interest in standardisation. This can be demonstrated, for example, by participating in standards development or working for an organisation that actively uses standards
Commit to attending all scheduled events
Be able to attend a minimum of three standards meetings (technical or governance)
Be committed for the duration of the program, with a view to continued involvement in standardisation
Be supported by your employer to participate in program activities

Testimonials

Blake Mortimer

“Working as an Engineering Support Manager for Daikin Australia, I refer to standards daily to carry out my job. After attending several industry nominating group meetings, I developed a keen interest to understand the process as to how standards are developed and why. After completing the NEXTgen Program, I now have a better understanding of that process and can better interpret the standards I work with. I plan to put my knowledge to use in the Australian Standards committee I have recently joined.”

Christina Green

“100% do it! You will gain insights in communication, relationship building, building your own brand and effective negotiation. It’s been great learning about the development process of a standard and seeing how important the ‘people’ aspect is. A standard is only as good as the experts that provide input, so it’s vital that industry and academic stakeholders stay engaged.”

For more information, see NEXTgen program information (PDF).

Bootcamp

Standards Australia are offering to work with Universities and Industry to provide a new program called Bootcamp.
As part of our NEXTgen program, Bootcamp is a program designed for students and young professionals to create interest and develop an understanding of the national standardisation process that supports Australian industry and government.

Participants will learn the principles that govern standards, the standards development process, the parties involved, and the drafting rules that standards must adhere to.
The goal of the program is to increase industry awareness in standards and encourage the next generation of young professionals to take an interest in standards.

What can you gain from this program?

Who is Standards Australia and what are Australian Standards
An understanding of the standardisation process
An awareness of the parties involved in standards development
Professional development opportunities

How do you get involved in Bootcamp?

If you’re an individual who would like to participate, fill in this form.
If you’re an organisation that would like to host Bootcamp workshop for your members, fill in this form.

NEXTgen Leaders

Standards Australia has developed a new suite of learning tailored to support our NEXTgen Leaders.
The first module developed in this program is a one day workshop called Facilitating Standards Development.
As part of our NEXTgen program , this workshop has been designed for current NEXTgen Alumni members who may be interested in becoming a committee chair.

What can you gain from this program?

Facilitation techniques
Conflict resolution and mediation techniques
Channels for escalation
Understanding of the roles & responsibilities of the committee leadership team

How to enrol for the Facilitating Standards Development workshop?

Expression of interest to Academy@standards.org.au

IEC Young Professionals Programme

Are you an emerging leader in the energy or electrotechnology industry? Do you want to represent Australia in international standards development? The IEC Young Professionals Programme 2022 is an opportunity for emerging leaders in energy and electrotechnology to further develop their skills on an international stage.

In addition to the Standards Australia NEXTgen Contributors Program, we are also looking for applicants to participate in the IEC Young Professionals Programme. You can learn more about the program on the IEC website.

The program includes an Annual Workshop which will be held in parallel with the IEC 2022 General Meeting in San Francisco, USA on 31 Oct - 4 Nov 2022.

There will be a maximum of two applicants chosen for this prestigious program.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for the IEC Young Professionals Programme 2022, then please provide your CV and a cover letter addressing the below targeted questions:

What does leadership mean to you?
Give an example of a time that you have demonstrated leadership within a professional setting.
Why do you want to be considered for the IEC Young Professionals Program 2022?

Please keep your cover letter, including answers to a maximum of 800 words.

All written applications and documents can be sent to intsect@standards.org.au

Applications close at 5pm, Sunday 10 July 2022.

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