Senior IPA Assessor (Chartered)

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 Using Engineers Australia’s National Competency Based Assessment System, Senior IPA Assessors at Engineers Australia evaluate the suitability of candidates applying for credentials: Chartered Assessments, National Engineering Register Assessments, International Register Assessments and/or Specialisations. Assessments comprise multiple steps, including conducting a professional interview with the candidate. Location: This role can be based from any of our offices around Australia! In This Role You Will

• Assess candidates for credentials through a combination of document review, referee discussions and a professional interview.
• Work with peers, panellists and co-Assessors in a positive and collegial manner.
• Undertake reviews, peer reviews, panel discussions and other duties related to the assessment process.
• Participate in professional development activities, including maintaining CPEng/NER/RPEQ.
• Contribute to assessment team efficiency, consistency and service delivery, including administrative work related to assessments.
• Provide professional and timely feedback to technical enquiries.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders regarding assessments and procedures.
• Use sound judgement to manage multiple tasks; articulate and focus on balancing key priorities including quality outcomes and team workloads.
• Contribute to the development, management, and implementation of procedures/processes for the assessment of credentials.

Here’s What We’re Looking For

• You must be registered or eligible to register on Engineers Australia NER (more information - https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/Engineering-Registers/National-Engineering-Register/Join- The-NER)
• You will have a professional engineering degree, or a qualification deemed by Engineers Australia to be equivalent.
• You will have a minimum of 15 years post-graduate engineering work experience at the Professional Engineering level
• You have obtained the Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) credential, in at least one of the following Areas of Practice: Electrical Engineering; Information, Technology and Electronic Engineering; Systems Engineering; Geotechnical Engineering; Project Management and/or Leadership & Management. Holding EngExec would be desirable but not required.
• You will have highly developed computer, analytical and communication skills both written and oral, with the capacity to assess applications and make objective decisions.
• You will be sensitive to cross-cultural differences with a proven ability to liaise both professionally and effectively with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
• You will have experience working autonomously with limited supervision.
• Experience on interview panels or competency-based interviews is preferred.
• You will do well in this role if you have sound knowledge of information and document management systems.

Why work for Engineers Australia?

• People are at the heart of what we do and why we do it.
• 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 (2023–2026), championing a safe and inclusive workplace for LGBTQ employees.

Ready to apply? Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your cover letter and resume by COB 20 March 2026. This position is subject to both a National Police Check and Reference Check. Please note that the hiring team is reviewing applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible rather than waiting for the closing date. 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 Talent@engineersaustralia.org.au , 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.