Field Water Quality Analyst

SGS; Newman; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO roster 8/6

Attendance bonus every 6 months

Job summary

SGS Australia is seeking a Field Water Quality Analyst to start your career in environmental science, working across the Pilbara region and gaining hands-on experience in water quality monitoring. This FIFO 8/6 roster (Thursday-Thursday) with a 6-month attendance bonus offers an active field role, collecting samples, performing tests, and reporting findings within 24 hours.

A degree in Chemistry or Environmental Science is desirable; prior field experience, strong communication, 4WD training and

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or Environmental Science is desirable.
• Field experience in mining and/or sampling is desirable.
• Strong communication skills, ideally with client-facing experience.
• 4WD training and Senior First Aid desirable.
• Willingness to work FIFO on an 8/6 roster.

Responsibilities

• Collect water samples (potable, wastewater, sewage, soil, and hygiene) per Australian Standards and guidelines.
• Conduct field tests and promptly report anomalies.
• Prepare and submit daily field reports within 24 hours of sampling.
• Coordinate field consumables, sampling media, and equipment for each job.
• Complete Job Safety Analyses (JSA) and risk assessments as required.

Skills

Water sampling

Field testing

Communication skills

Willingness to FIFO

Education

Degree in Chemistry or Environmental Science

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 ofover 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

Looking to begin your career in environmental science? Join SGS, a global leader in testing and certification, as a FieldWater Quality Analyst. This role offers the chance to gain hands‑on experience in water quality monitoring while working across the Pilbara region.

With a FIFO 8/6 roster (Thursday-Thursday) to Newman and a 6-monthly attendance bonus, you’ll enjoy a balanced lifestyle while building a strong foundation in the field.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Collecting water samples (potable, wastewater, sewage, soil, and hygiene) in line with Australian Standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Conducting field tests and immediately reporting any anomalies.
• Preparing and submitting daily field reports within 24 hours of sampling.
• Coordinating field consumables, sampling media, and equipment for each job.
• Completing Job Safety Analyses (JSA) and risk assessments as required.

Qualifications

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related field (desirable, not essential).
• Field experience in mining and/or sampling (desirable).
• Strong communication skills, ideally with client-facing experience.
• 4WD training and Senior First Aid (desirable).
• Willingness to work FIFO on an 8/6 roster.

This is an exciting opportunity to launch your career in environmental analysis while gaining experience in one of Australia’s most dynamic industries.

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.