Onsite Laboratory Supervisor

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.

Our Energy Minerals Division provides high-quality, independent coal analysis and services to many Australian and international coal companies.  We have NATA accredited (ISO/IEC coal laboratories servicing all major coal ports in Australia and have significant involvement with the superintending of coal exported overseas, quality control at mine sites / power plants and borecore evaluation.

Join us as an Onsite Laboratory Supervisor at Carmichael Mine, where you'll lead the day-to-day operations of our coal testing laboratory with professionalism and precision. This is your opportunity to take charge, drive quality outcomes, and guide a dedicated team in a key site-based role.

Ready to lead from the front? Apply now and help shape the success of our laboratory operations.

Your key responsibilities in this role will include but are not limited to:

• Assist to the SSE in monitoring and managing compliance to the Qld CMH&S Act and Regs
• Reporting Hazards, Inspections & Safe Act Observations
• Complete all incident investigations relating to the onsite laboratory to ensure the root causes are identified and where applicable, work practices adjusted accordingly in a timely manner
• Achieve effective communication with all internal and external customers
• Demonstrate and embrace a work environment free from discrimination where everyone is included and treated with respect
• Manage employee and staff leave
• Assigned all activities and reporting completed in accordance with the Month End Reporting Timetable
• Implement effective document control within department
• Ensure that the coal lab maintains effective relationships with key stakeholders – including employees, contractors, customers, suppliers, government agencies, neighbours and the community

• RII competencies for light vehicle and laboratory equipment S1,2&3 G2
• Previous experience in operating onsite laboratories
• Proficient in MS Office, including basic spread sheeting.
• Writing and Mathematical/Analytical principles.
• Proficient in all aspects of laboratory operations

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.