Position detailsEmployment Type: 12-month contract | 5 days a weekWorking arrangement: Work across standard business hoursOur client is a leading global organisation with a strong presence across Australia and New Zealand.Due to continued growth and an expanding product portfolio, they are seeking an experienced Product Approval Specialist to join their team and take ownership of the end-to-end product approval lifecycle across the AU/NZ market.This is an excellent opportunity for a regulatory, compliance or product certification professional with experience in a consumer technical product environment to play a key role in ensuring products successfully meet local regulatory requirements and enter the market on time.About the RoleReporting to the Head of Compliance, you will be responsible for managing product approvals and ensuring ongoing compliance with applicable Australian and New Zealand legislation, regulatory frameworks and AS/NZS standards.Acting as the key point of contact for product approvals, you will work across local and international teams, third-party certifiers, testing laboratories and regulatory authorities to navigate complex approval requirements and deliver timely market access.BenefitsWork with leading global brands and a diverse portfolio of innovative productsBenefit from a solid focus on employee wellbeing and work-life balanceEnjoy a collaborative and inclusive working environmentInfluence product development and approval strategiesPlay a critical role in ensuring products meet the regulatory requirements necessary to reach the marketYour responsibilities will includeManaging the end-to-end product approval and certification lifecycle across Australia and New ZealandInitiating, coordinating,



supervising and monitoring product approvals with relevant regulatory authorities and certification bodiesMaintaining up-to-date knowledge of Australian and New Zealand technical approval standards, procedures and regulatory requirementsWorking closely with global Product Division and Factory Product Development teams to support the successful launch of new products into the AU/NZ marketPartnering with local Category Managers and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure products are appropriately developed and positioned for the Australian and New Zealand marketsMonitoring emerging standards, regulatory changes and legislative developments, assessing their potential impact on the product portfolioManaging multiple concurrent certification and compliance activities across a diverse product portfolioBuilding effective relationships with regulators, third-party certification bodies, testing laboratories and external service providersAbout YouYou will be a proactive and commercially minded product compliance professional who enjoys working in a technical, fast-paced and highly collaborative environment.A degree in Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline will be highly regarded.To be successful, you will have5+ years' experience in product compliance, regulatory affairs, product certification or an accredited testing laboratory environmentDemonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent product certification, approval and compliance activitiesStrong project management capability, with a proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver approvals within required timelinesThe ability to interpret and apply complex technical standards, regulatory frameworks and legislationExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical and regulatory information for both technical and non-technical audiences.Experience working within a multinational or matrixed organisation collaborating effectively with global and local stakeholders.Strong relationship-building and cross-functional collaboration skills.
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📌 Product Approval Specialist (Melbourne)
🏢 Veritas Recruitment
📍 Melbourne