Field Inspector

Australian Laboratory Services Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Laboratory Services Pty Ltd (ALS) seeks a detail-focused Field Inspector to oversee receipt, refining, weighing, sampling and shipment of precious metals. You will collaborate with clients, field teams and lab staff to ensure secure handling and compliance with regulatory, quality, EHS and client requirements.

The role includes on-site inspections at client sites, inventory verification, maintaining field records, and completing risk assessments to support a zero-harm objective.

Qualifications

• Detail-focused with strong record-keeping skills.
• Experience in field inspections of materials or products.
• Familiar with WHS, SDS and ISO 9001 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise receipt, unloading and inspection of precious metals.
• Verify packaging, security seals, markings, condition and documentation.
• Confirm weights using calibrated scales and report discrepancies.
• Oversee sampling, labelling and chain of custody.
• Monitor refining and melting activities against standards.
• Witness melt additions, crucible condition, casting and weights.
• Witness secure packing, sealing, labelling and shipment.
• Perform inventory verifications at client sites and maintain field notes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Customer focus

Weighing systems

Sampling procedures

Assay procedures

WHS knowledge

ISO9001 knowledge

MS Office

Driver's license

Flexible shifts

Travel

Job description

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big. When you join us, you'll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future. The Role ALS is seeking a detail-focused and safety-conscious Field Inspector to oversee the receipt, refining, melting, weighing, sampling and shipment of precious metals.

Working with clients, field teams and laboratory staff, you will ensure materials are handled securely, accurately and in compliance with regulatory, quality, EHS and client requirements. This hands‑on role also involves inspections, sampling and inventory verification at client sites, with a strong focus on traceability, sound judgement and “zero harm.”

The day to day

• Supervise the receipt, unloading and inspection of precious metals.
• Verify packaging, security seals, markings, condition and documentation.
• Confirm weights using calibrated scales and report discrepancies.
• Oversee representative sampling, labelling and chain of custody.
• Monitor refining and melting activities against operational and metallurgical standards.
• Verify melt additions, crucible condition, casting, stamping and output weights.
• Witness secure packing, sealing, labelling and shipment.
• Conduct inventory verifications at client-nominated warehouses.
• Maintain accurate field notes, photographs, reports and inspection records.
• Complete risk assessments and ensure compliance with ALS, client, quality and EHS requirements.

The essentials

• Strong attention to detail and accurate record‑keeping skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive approach with sound judgement and problem‑solving ability.
• Professional, customer‑focused manner.
• Familiarity with weighing systems, sampling and assay procedures.
• Knowledge of WHS, SDS and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• A valid driver's licence (ideally manual) and ability to undertake extended driving.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and public holidays and travel as required.

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence. At ALS, you'll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us. We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued. ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.