3.1 Do you have a complaints policy?

We take complaints seriously and deal with all ‘good faith’ complaints. We have a formal complaints policy which:

1. is fair, open and transparent
2. is systematic and straightforward
3. is confidential
4. ensures we adopt a positive approach when managing complaints, with both complainant and respondent
5. involves JASANZ representatives at the appropriate level and right up to the CEO if necessary
6. ensures we deal with complaints in a timely manner.

3.2 What is a ‘good faith’ complaint?

We only deal with good faith complaints. These are complaints that meet all these conditions:

• are made only after the complainant has made every effort to resolve the problem before approaching JASANZ
• are substantiated with evidence
• are not subject to legal or regulatory or administrative action
• are not based on hearsay
• are not an attempt to discredit or engage in lobbying and/or influencing
• relate to the performance of an JASANZ employee or a certification or inspection body we have accredited.

3.3 How do I make a complaint?

All complaints must be made in writing to the Chief Executive Officer. Complete the form below to submit your complaint to JASANZ.

We’d love to hear positive feedback about our people and services. Use the form below to tell us about it.

If your organisation is interested in becoming accredited we require detailed information so that we can complete a pre-application review. This information is detailed on a pre-application form.

Please fill in the following form and submit to JASANZ. We will be in touch soon to assess your suitability to apply.

No new applications are being accepted for the NDIS AQA scheme while the NDIS review is ongoing. We will post a new news item and amend this notice once applications are once again being accepted. See news item.

Due to continuing concerns relating to malpractice and the fraudulent issuance of certificates by Indian based certification bodies JASANZ has suspended accepting applications from new certification bodies headquartered in India, that wish to become accredited by JASANZ, until further notice. For those bodies wishing to become accredited please contact the local Accreditation Body – NABCB web address: http://qcin.org/nabcb/

JASANZ engages a team of exceptionally skilled and competent contractors in the roles of assessors, technical experts and interpreters. Our contract team comprises of individuals from a diverse range of industries, countries, cultures and backgrounds. What we share in common is a commitment to quality, innovation, collaboration, a reputation for excellence and knowledge and a position of high standing in our respective fields.

The following are just some of the many benefits of working with JASANZ:

• Professional recognition
• Specialised training and support
• Networking with industry peers
• Ongoing professional development
• Opportunity to work with a community of industry specialists and subject matter experts
• An inclusive, open culture that values people as our greatest asset and actively engages with customers, communities, and each other.

Contractors are engaged on a three-year contract term at an agreed daily rate. The time commitment required of contractors varies greatly dependent upon the contractors’ location, schemes for which they are approved, areas of specialisation, availability and customer requirements; based on these factors volumes of work can vary from anywhere between one or two days per year to regular engagements. In line with JASANZ policy on the management of conflicts, a contractor cannot be used in an assessment team where a known conflict exists with the client organisations. This can significantly limit contractors who have worked for a number of JASANZ Conformity Assessment Bodies.