Field Technician (North East Victoria)

Sgs; Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Parental leave

Learning & development

Job summary

SGS Australia is seeking a hands-on environmental scientist to join our team across North East Victoria. You will collect and analyse environmental samples, support field sampling, and deliver accurate results to clients in both field and laboratory environments.

Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, you’ll visit client sites, calibrate instruments, maintain records and contribute to quality, safety and reporting procedures while helping build lasting client relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience in water sampling and reporting field data.
• Valid Victorian driver’s licence.
• Clear communication skills and ability to discuss technical issues.
• Organised, detail‑oriented with a strong focus on customer service.
• Ability to safely perform field sampling at client sites.
• Collaborative approach and ability to follow safety procedures.
• Previous lab or field sampling experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out environmental sampling, testing and analysis in line with relevant standards and client requirements.
• Visit client sites and provide sample collection and delivery services.
• Prepare sample bottles and support sample receipt activities.
• Check and calibrate field instruments to ensure reliable results.
• Keep clear, accurate records and prepare and issue analytical reports on time.
• Support risk assessments, internal audits and compliance with SGS quality and safety procedures.
• Build positive client relationships, attend client meetings and identify opportunities to support their needs through SGS services.

Skills

Water sampling

Environmental measurement

Water quality standards

Compliance knowledge

Education

Env science or microbiology

Job description

Job Description

Put your interest in environmental science into action.

Join SGS with opportunities across multiple locations in North East Victoria. This hands‑on role brings together environmental field sampling, laboratory testing and client contact-ideal if you enjoy practical work, variety and putting your technical skills to use in both field and laboratory environments.

About the role

Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, you’ll collect and analyse environmental samples, maintain field equipment and help deliver accurate, timely results for our clients. You’ll represent SGS on client site visits and work alongside the team to meet quality, safety and reporting requirements.

What you’ll be doing

• Carry out environmental sampling, testing and analysis in line with relevant standards and client requirements.
• Visit client sites and provide sample collection and delivery services.
• Prepare sample bottles and support sample receipt activities.
• Check and calibrate field instruments to help ensure reliable results.
• Keep clear, accurate records and prepare and issue analytical reports on time.
• Support risk assessments, internal audits and compliance with SGS quality and safety procedures.
• Build positive client relationships, attend client meetings and identify opportunities to support their needs through SGS services.

Qualifications

About you

• Competency in water sampling requirements and procedures, including environmental measurement and testing techniques, and an understanding of water quality standards and compliance requirements.
• A current, full Victorian driver’s licence.
• Experience collecting and reporting field data, with clear communication skills and the ability to understand and discuss technical issues.
• An organised approach, attention to detail and a strong focus on customer service.
• Ability to safely undertake field sampling at client sites, with reasonable adjustments where required.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to follow documented operational and safety procedures.
• Previous laboratory or field sampling experience is desirable.
• Qualifications in environmental science or microbiology, along with any other certifications or licences required for the role (Preferred, but not essential)

Ready to put your skills into practice?

Bring your technical skills and attention to detail to a role combining environmental sampling, laboratory work and client service.

Additional Information

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.