Compliance and Systems Coordinator

Company 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 1,600 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards. 

Job Description

We’re looking for a Compliance & Systems Coordinator to support our laboratory operations across multiple sites. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of compliance & systems and wants to make a real impact on how sites operate safely and efficiently. In this role, you’ll work closely with site teams to keep compliance on track and support operational improvements with a focus on digitisation.

Responsibilities include however, not limited to:

• Use PowerBI and PowerAutomate to support operations & reduce manual tasks.
• Develop and manage a compliance schedule to help sites meet key deadlines.
• Set up and maintain digital filing systems & dashboards for compliance documents.
• Support and share best practices across sites
• Visit sites (approx. 5 days per month) to review compliance, observe operations, and support new initiatives
• Conduct compliance audits and support laboratory operations
• Train site teams on systems, including document management and LMS usage
• Ensure staff training is current and records are accurate and accessible
• Maintain registers (e.g. chemical, equipment, and classified plant)
• Assist with updating site documentation (SOPs, safety plans, procedures)
• Help close out non-conformances (NCs) and identify improvement opportunities

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience with Power Automate & Power BI
• Qualification in Chemistry or a related field
• Experience in a laboratory environment with chemical knowledge
• Strong understanding of compliance systems and quality standards (ISO 9001)
• Experience with administration and digital systems
• Confident using systems such as LIMS (CCLAS preferred)
• Strong communication skills and experience supporting or leading teams
• Good attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

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 and hybrid 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.