About Rod Balding :

Rod Balding is a people-focused leader with extensive experience in finance, risk management, and governance, who became CEO of Standards Australia in 2025. He has a proven record of supporting organisations of all sizes to achieve growth, strengthen governance frameworks, and promote collaboration across various sectors. He is also a committed advocate for effective governance and stakeholder engagement, with prior leadership roles at Basketball Australia, Football Australia, and the Australian Sports Foundation.

About this Episode:

In this episode of Infrastructure Matters, IPWEA CEO David Jenkins speaks with Rod Balding , Chief Executive Officer of Standards Australia, to explore how national standards underpin the safety, innovation, and sustainability of Australia’s infrastructure and everyday life.

Key Takeaways:

• Standards Australia develops standards that impact everyday life.
• Volunteer contributions are essential for the organization's existence.
• Engaging the next generation of contributors is a growing challenge.
• The organization is working on making standards more relatable to the public.

About Standards Australia:

Standards Australia is the nation’s leading independent, non-governmental organisation dedicated to developing and maintaining Australian standards across a wide range of industries. Its work ensures safety, quality, and consistency in products, services, and systems, helping to build trust and support innovation within the Australian economy.