Project Officer

Company Description

We are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 96,000 employees operate a network of 2,700 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

**Job Description**:
As a Project Officer your will assist the Project Coordinator and Field Sampling Supervisor to coordinate field activities and manage project data; provide general support for project management activities for the Environment Health and Safety team in Australia.

Some responsibilities include:

- Assist in the management of client and project data using both internal and external software solutions e.g. SPM, SGS Engage and SLIM.
- Assist the field team in consolidating field data and compilation of analytical and technical reports.
- Support the SGS field teams in the coordination of sampling jobs, equipment and bottles to and from site.
- Support the Project Coordinator and Field Sampling Supervisor in the preparation of KPI reports and invoices
- Assist in the unpacking, sorting and checking of receivals to ensure they are correct and in good order.
- Register samples using the laboratory information management system.
- Resolve inconsistencies with incoming samples.
- Communicate sample receipt information with other members of the laboratory.
- Ensure samples are identified, labeled and stored correctly.
- Sub-sample and filter samples as required
- Package samples for courier
- Disposal of samples in accordance with appropriate procedures.
- Record temperatures for sample storage fridges.
- Prepare bottles and pack bottle orders as requested.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to gather the necessary information to assist the Environmental team in business development and improvement projects.
- Report on the progress of projects.

**Qualifications**:

- Tertiary Qualifications in Science or Engineering (highly desirable).
- Experience within the environmental industry.
- Proven record of client interaction and project delivery.
- Previous data management experience utilising data management software (ArcGIS, MapInfo).
- Previous technical report writing experience.
- Intermediate to advanced computer literacy skills with the Microsoft Office suite is essential.

Additional Information

**WHY WORK FOR SGS?**
Working at SGS means joining an innovative, global Company. Let's break down what that means for you.
- As a Company, we have embraced the shift to **flexible work**. We encourage our employees, wherever operationally possible, to work in arrangements that support a work-life balance.
- We're a Company who believe our impact on society is important, so **Sustainability is embedded in our culture **and the way we do business.
- ** Paid Parental leave **scheme for 8 weeks for eligible employees.
- We are driven to ensure we have a positive impact on our local communities through **paid employee volunteering days** and regularly encouraging time off to donate blood.
- ** Health & Wellbeing** is important to us, which is why we offer annual health club membership rebates and discounted private health insurance, as well as a supportive Employee Assistance Program.
- ** Ongoing learning & development** is vital to the success of any Company. We believe in investing in our employees, so we offer education assistance programs and encourage the use of our online learning platform.
- ** Career Development Opportunities **(nationally and Globally)

**COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU**

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.