Assessment Officer |
Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA)
- Purposeโdriven role with national impact in a highly respected peak body
- Grow your career in assessment and accreditation
- Join a small, supportive team where your contribution is visible and valued
- Sydney CBD | Hybrid (CBD & WFH) | Full time | $80k + super
The Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA) is the national body that sets and upholds standards for architectural practice in Australia. Working with the State and Territory Architect Registration Boards since 1974, the AACA supports a consistent national pathway to architect registration through accreditation of education programs, assessments, and recognition of Australian and overseas qualifications.
About the role
As an integral part of the AACA, the Assessment Officer will play a key role in supporting the Assessment Managers in assessing the qualifications and professional experience of overseas applicants seeking architect registration in Australia. The role contributes to fair, transparent decisionโmaking, ensures compliance with competency and regulatory standards, and supports the integrity of the national registration pathway through close collaboration with key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Respond to enquiries via phone and email, ensuring timely and accurate communication. Liaise with applicants, stakeholders, committee members, and assessors.
- Assess overseas qualifications in architecture for migration and registration purposes.
- Conduct research and analysis of relevant educational and registration systems.
- Manage verification processes and Mutual Recognition Accreditation (MRA) applications.
- Schedule and host assessment interviews.
- Provide secretariat services for senior panels and committees.
- Prepare monthly progress reports on applications.
- Contribute to the improvement of processes and policies that support AACA's mission.
- Maintain updated procedure manuals and ensure compliance with governance and accreditation requirements.
- Assist with administrative support for other AACA programs as needed.
- Make an impact within a respected peak body, contributing to fair and consistent standards for architectural registration across Australia.
- Be part of a small, supportive team that values your contribution and actively encourages your development.
- Access professional development and the opportunity to learn and develop within an accreditation and assessment environment.
- Enjoy hybrid flexibility, with 3 days in the CBD office and 2 days working from home.
- Qualification or experience in administration and program coordination.
- Strong research and analytical skills, high attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Selfโmotivated, with the ability to work effectively in a small, collaborative team environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in customer service and stakeholder engagement.
- Highly organised, with the ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
- Demonstrated commitment to professionalism, ethical practice and workplace diversity.
- Experience in a membershipโbased organisation or the architectural sector is highly desirable.
Interested?
If you are looking for an exciting role where you can make a meaningful impact, please apply now!
Applications will be reviewed as received, with no set closing date.
For a confidential conversation, please reach out to Sheridan Bagi at sheridan.bagi@beaumontpeople.com.au
At Beaumont People, we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable
