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.

Come and join the team at Port Headland as a full-time laboratory supervisor. 

FIFO 2 weeks on/2weeks off - 12hrs shift

Salary: $90k - $96k per annum

Duties include, however not limited to:

• Responsible for supervision of laboratory staff, function & customer service. 
• Supervision of all areas of the laboratory
• Fairly delegate tasks to the team of sample preparation and laboratory technicians on a daily basis
• Monitor productivity of the laboratory and ensure all samples are progressing through the laboratory in a timely manner
• Monitor and report consumable stockholding of the laboratory on a weekly basis
• Inform manager when consumables need to be ordered
• Arrange for return of samples and waste materials to clients (if required) timeously and following the correct procedures
• Ensure all staff are following Health and Safety procedures in all areas of the laboratory 
• Assist with sorting preparation and reading of samples when required
• Maintain detailed and accurate records pertaining to sample submission, sample preparation progress and archiving of samples
• Ensure all results are sent out to clients on time and in accordance with their contracts
• Ensure all laboratory work areas are kept clean, functional and uncontaminated and equipment is in working order
• Perform general administrative support duties, as required
• Responsible for managing a team to ensure performance outcomes are aligned with business goals. 

The ideal candidate will have:

• Successfully complete the Schedule 26 Statutory Supervisor examination in accordance with the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations and accept appointment as a Statutory Supervisor. 
• Diploma of Laboratory Technology
• Understanding Analytical procedures
• Understanding of sample preparation procedures
• Familiarity with CCLAS & G6 

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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.