Technical Knowledge and Standards Advisor

Title: Technical Knowledge and Standards Advisor

Job Description:

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day

That’s why we pledge to support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact when working with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life. 
Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you'll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you. 

Who are we looking for?

The Technical Knowledge and Standards Advisor is responsible for the strategic coordination, optimization, and accessibility of GHD’s industry resources, including standards, codes, manuals, industry literature, professional memberships, and accreditation support.

The role acts as a central advisory point for GHD’s technical professionals globally, ensuring they have timely, compliant, and cost‑effective access to essential industry information. Through strong governance, insight into resource usage, and proactive knowledge sharing, the role supports technical excellence, professional development, and global alignment across the business. 

Key Responsibilities

• Manage subscriptions, approvals, and memberships for global industry standards. Keep records per policy and handle purchased resources. Liaise with providers to ensure service quality.
• Analyze resource usage, identify inefficiencies, and recommend cost-saving measures while maintaining access. Act as main contact for queries.
• Share industry updates internally through our knowledge systems in APAC, EMEA and Americas
• Administer platforms and portals, manage access, and streamline workflows for compliance and efficiency.
• Facilitate accreditation processes, coordinate with teams, and track requirements and renewals.

To be considered for this role, we are looking for someone with: 

• 3–5 years of relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and digital library management; able to apply governance regionally
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, advisory, and communication skills
• Analytical, strategic, organized, proactive, and globally minded
• Broad expertise, effective coordination, and integration of technical, commercial, and governance needs
• Able to deliver practical solutions and influence efficiency and compliance through expertise and advice

GHD is an equal opportunity employer and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where GHD people can thrive, this supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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About Us

Come together and make a meaningful impact. 

We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD. 

Let's drive real change.

Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. 

See where your commitment could take you.
That’s the #PowerOfCommitment

Who we are 
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

Job Info

• Job Identification26524
• Job CategoryIS
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