Field Technician (North East Victoria)

Company Description

SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS’s global legacy of over 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,400 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.

Job Description

Put your interest in environmental science into action.

Join SGS with opportunities across multiple locations in North East Victoria. This hands-on role brings together environmental field sampling, laboratory testing and client contact—ideal if you enjoy practical work, variety and putting your technical skills to use in both field and laboratory environments.

About the role

Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, you’ll collect and analyse environmental samples, maintain field equipment and help deliver accurate, timely results for our clients. You’ll represent SGS on client site visits and work alongside the team to meet quality, safety and reporting requirements.

What you’ll be doing

• Carry out environmental sampling, testing and analysis in line with relevant standards and client requirements.
• Visit client sites and provide sample collection and delivery services.
• Prepare sample bottles and support sample receipt activities.
• Check and calibrate field instruments to help ensure reliable results.
• Keep clear, accurate records and prepare and issue analytical reports on time.
• Support risk assessments, internal audits and compliance with SGS quality and safety procedures.
• Build positive client relationships, attend client meetings and identify opportunities to support their needs through SGS services.

Qualifications

About you

• Competency in water sampling requirements and procedures, including environmental measurement and testing techniques, and an understanding of water quality standards and compliance requirements.
• A current, full Victorian driver’s licence.
• Experience collecting and reporting field data, with clear communication skills and the ability to understand and discuss technical issues.
• An organised approach, attention to detail and a strong focus on customer service.
• Ability to safely undertake field sampling at client sites, with reasonable adjustments where required.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to follow documented operational and safety procedures.
• Previous laboratory or field sampling experience is desirable.
• Qualifications in environmental science or microbiology, along with any other certifications or licences required for the role (Preferred, but not essential)

Ready to put your skills into practice?

Bring your technical skills and attention to detail to a role combining environmental sampling, laboratory work and client service. Apply now for opportunities with SGS across multiple locations in North East Victoria.

Additional Information

WHY WORK FOR SGS?

Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS. 

•    As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work
•    Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
•    Paid parental leave
•    Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
•    Corporate health & wellbeing offers
•    Ongoing learning & development 
•    Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
•    SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU
SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.