Trainee Compliance Assessor

5 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA Full time
Trainee Compliance Assessor (Lead Auditor)
  • Full-time

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 more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,400 employees across the country. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.

Our world-leading services in the Business Assurance division enable clients to demonstrate that their products, processes, systems, or services are compliant with local, national, and international regulations and standards.

Are you looking to build a rewarding career in compliance, auditing, and certification? Join us as a Trainee Compliance Assessor (Lead Auditor) and gain practical, hands-on experience to establish a strong foundation for a future in the auditing and certification industry.

In this role, you will receive comprehensive training and mentorship to conduct audits against GFSI accredited standards as well as a variety of unaccredited schemes, compliance checks, and technical assessments. You will have the opportunity to inspect agricultural and/or food businesses while building expertise in programs such as Freshcare, HARPS, and Global GAP.

What you'll do:

  • Conduct audits, compliance checks, and technical reviews
  • Support auditor training and respond to technical queries
  • Promote SGS services and contribute to business growth

What we're looking for:

  • Tertiary qualifications and/or work experience in the agriculture sector or similar (preferred)
  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail
  • Willingness to travel within VIC and interstate
  • Based in regional Victoria (e.g., Mildura/Shepparton) with work-from-home flexibility

This role offers a unique pathway into the compliance and certification industry, with structured training and development to become a certified Compliance Assessor (Lead Auditor) with multiple schemes. You will gain exposure to internationally recognized certification programs while working with one of the world's leading testing, inspection, and certification companies.

If you are passionate about agriculture, food safety, and compliance, and eager to grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment, we look forward to hearing from you.

WHY WORK FOR SGS?

Working at SGS means joining an innovative, global company. Here are some benefits:

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Sustainability embedded in our culture and business practices
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid volunteering and blood donation days
  • Health and wellbeing programs
  • Ongoing learning and development
  • Career growth opportunities nationally and globally
  • Employee benefits platform with retail and online discounts

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU

SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce and encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community, and individuals living with disabilities. We are committed to employment opportunities for Indigenous Australians as part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We believe diversity fosters a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.

We acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and honor their ongoing cultural, spiritual, and educational practices.

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