Field Sampling Technician

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Join our team as a Field Sampling Technician based in Melbourne. You’ll conduct sampling and monitoring (gas, water, soil, air, waste, and occupational hygiene) while supporting field services development aligned with the Environmental business plan. Collaborate with the Australian Field Services Manager to plan and perform activities.

This role involves interstate travel and requires driving a manual vehicle.

Your key responsibilities in this role will include but are not limited to:

• Undertake field sampling activities throughout Australia as required in accordance with Company procedures.
• Maintain sampling equipment as required ensuring it is correctly serviced, repaired and properly calibrated with appropriate documentation.
• Build and maintain good working relationships with all clients.
• Undertake quoting and project management of field programs
• Permit applications and HSE documentation for field access
• Assist with client enquiries
• Checking of reports and results prior to release to clients

• Minimum 2 years of field related experience
• Understanding of laboratory practices
• Current first aid certificate
• Available for interstate travel when necessary
• Unrestricted manual driver’s license
• Comfortable with manual handling.

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.