Field Technician (Shepparton,VIC)

SGS; Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Sustainability culture

Paid parental leave

Volunteer day and blood donations

Health & wellbeing offers

Learning & development

Career development opportunities

SGS Rewards discounts

Job summary

SGS Australia in Shepparton offers a hands-on environmental role combining field sampling, laboratory testing and client contact. You will operate across field and lab environments, delivering accurate, timely results for clients and representing SGS during site visits.

The role requires competency in water sampling, strong communication, and a collaborative, detail‑oriented approach with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Competency in water sampling requirements and procedures, including environmental measurement and testing techniques.
• Strong communication skills and ability to discuss technical issues clearly.
• Organised, detail oriented with a focus on customer service.
• Experience in field sampling and laboratory or field work is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out environmental sampling, testing and analysis in line with relevant standards and client requirements.
• Visit client sites to collect samples and provide delivery services.
• Prepare sample bottles and support receipt activities.
• Check and calibrate field instruments for reliable results.
• Maintain clear records and issue analytical reports on time.
• Support risk assessments, audits and safety procedures.
• Build client relationships and identify opportunities to support SGS services.

Skills

Water sampling

Environmental measurement

Communication

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Driver’s licence

Safety procedures

Education

Environmental science or microbiology

Job description

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.

Job Description

Take your interest in environmental science beyond the desk.

Join SGS in Shepparton in a hands-on role combining environmental field sampling, laboratory testing and client contact. If you enjoy practical work, variety and getting the details right, this is an opportunity to put your technical skills to work across field and laboratory environments.

About the role

Reporting to the Laboratory Manager in Shepparton, you’ll collect and analyse environmental samples, maintain field equipment and help deliver accurate, timely results for our clients. You’ll represent SGS during site visits and work closely with 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?

If you’re looking for a practical role that brings together environmental sampling, laboratory work and client service, we’d love to hear from you.

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.