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.

We are looking for a Field Sampling Technician to join our Environmental team based in Melbourne. In this hands-on role, you will carry out environmental and occupational hygiene sampling across gas, water, soil, air and waste while supporting the delivery and growth of field services.

Working closely with the Australian Field Services Manager, you will help plan and execute field programs, ensuring all activities are completed safely, efficiently and in line with company procedures.

This role offers varied fieldwork, including interstate travel, and requires the ability to drive a manual vehicle.

What you’ll be doing

• Conduct environmental and occupational hygiene sampling across Australia in line with company procedures
• Maintain and calibrate sampling equipment, ensuring servicing and documentation are up to date
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients
• Support quoting and project coordination for field programs
• Prepare permit applications and HSE documentation for site access
• Assist with client enquiries and technical requests
• Review reports and results prior to release to clients

About you

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in field sampling or a related role
• Understanding of laboratory practices and sample handling
• Current First Aid certificate
• Unrestricted manual driver’s licence
• Willingness to travel interstate when required

If you enjoy hands-on fieldwork and are looking to grow your career in environmental services, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team.

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.