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 1,600 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards. 

SGS are currently looking for a detail-oriented and customer-focused Inspections Coordinator to join our Perth team on a casual basis.

This role is ideal for someone with strong administrative and coordination skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment while supporting inspection and agricultural testing services.

Reporting to the Operations Team, you will play a key role in coordinating inspections, managing documentation, supporting laboratory operations, and ensuring exceptional customer service.

Key Responsibilities include, however not limited to:

• Coordinate inspection activities to meet customer expectations and compliance requirements.
• Ensure samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratory for testing.
• Monitor turnaround times and ensure customer certificates are issued within agreed timeframes.
• Prepare accurate reports and documentation in a timely manner.
• Maintain SGS systems, including BOSS, SIR, job registers, inventory registers, and sample registers.
• Conduct grain testing in accordance with local and international standards.
• Communicate effectively with customers, inspectors, laboratories, and internal stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and turnaround times.
• Identify opportunities to expand SGS services and support business growth.
• Develop an understanding of GAFTA trading rules and ISO 17020 requirements

The success candidate will have the following:

• Strong computer skills with experience using Microsoft Office and database systems.
• Understanding of agricultural supply chains, particularly grain handling and logistics.
• Previous experience in export and import documentation or customs-related environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation, and time management skills.
• Previous client relationship management experience.
• Experience with quality assurance and safety management systems.
• Knowledge of grain inspection, testing processes, GAFTA trading rules, or ISO 17020 requirements.

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.