Laboratory Supervisor

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.

In Australia, our Energy Minerals business is a leading provider of coal testing and analysis.

We're seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to lead our dedicated team at Muswellbrook, supporting the Hunter Valley Operations Manager in delivering high-quality, timely laboratory services to our valued clients. This key role involves providing hands-on leadership and guidance to ensure accurate sampling, analysis, and reporting—meeting client expectations and upholding our commitment to excellence. This is a six-month fixed-term contract.

Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Demonstrate effective use of risk management tools at the Muswellbrook branch.
• Monitor the team and promptly intervene when the team is not working at an acceptable level of risk, and rectify issues.
• Lead, direct, and monitor daily activities of the laboratory work conducted by the Muswellbrook Branch.
• Coordinate the workload of the Laboratory area through the Muswellbrook Branch, involving other branches as required.
• Lead and direct team members to work collaboratively towards common goals.
• Proactively utilize SGS training resources.
• Develop new team members into functioning team members and seek to utilize their potential.
• Provide coaching and mentoring in best practice coal preparation and testing processes, as well as in personal growth and life skills development.
• Assist with recruiting for the Laboratory and onboarding new staff.
• Promote attainment of Client KPIs within the Muswellbrook branch.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects and perform other duties as required by SGS management.

• Working knowledge of Sampling, Preparation, Analysis, Validation, and Reporting.
• Experience with administrative tasks.
• Moderate proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Proven time management skills, capable of handling tight deadlines.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Coal Laboratories.
• Computer skills in Word, Excel, and CCLAS.

WHY WORK FOR SGS?

Joining SGS means becoming part of an innovative, global company. Benefits include:

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Embedded sustainability culture.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid volunteering and blood donation days.
• Health & wellbeing programs.
• Ongoing learning and development.
• Career advancement opportunities nationally and globally.
• Access to SGS Rewards platform for discounts and cashback.

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU

SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community, and individuals with disabilities. We are committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and respecting traditional custodianship.