Inspections Coordinator

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.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Inspection Coordinator to join our team on a full-time basis in Melbourne. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating, conducting, and reporting on inspection activities in alignment with contractual obligations and safety standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive professional who thrives in a structured environment and is committed to delivering high-quality outcomes.

In this role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate daily inspection activities and field operations, ensuring tasks are delegated clearly and executed efficiently by field staff and contractors.
• Liaise with clients – both local and international – to ensure operational services are delivered to required standards and within set timeframes.
• Prepare and manage job files, project trackers, schedules, and operational documentation to support both internal coordination and external reporting.
• Manage back-office systems and maintain accurate, up-to-date records of all inspections, activities, and client interactions.
• Coordinate inspector availability, equipment readiness, and logistics to meet service delivery needs.
• Collaborate with management and Business Development teams to prepare accurate quotations and support service delivery growth.
• Conduct hands-on inspections of vehicles (new and used), including visual and functional assessments, in accordance with established checklists and client specifications.
• Maintain and calibrate inspection tools and equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable standards such as ADR, OEM specifications, and client quality criteria.
• Be eligible to obtain and maintain an MSIC card to support access-controlled site inspections.

• Prior experience in an operational or coordination role, preferably in Engineering, Supply Chain or Logistics industries.
• Practical experience in inspection, quality control, or mechanical assessment is highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of inspection standards, and documentation processes.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Competency in MS Office Suite and digital inspection/reporting tools.
• Valid driver’s license (mandatory).

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

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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.