About

• 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 1,400 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.
• Job Description
• Are you detail-oriented, organised, and ready to play a key role in supporting environmental testing services? Join our Cairns team as a Sample Receipt Officer, where you’ll be part of a dynamic laboratory environment ensuring the smooth processing and management of soil, water, and air samples.
• This role is critical to maintaining our laboratory’s high standards of quality and timely service, from handling incoming samples to supporting routine and non-routine analyses.
• What you’ll be doing

In this role, your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to)

• Receiving, identifying, and labelling incoming samples with accuracy.
• Conducting sub-sampling and preparing samples for courier dispatch.
• Storing and disposing of samples in line with procedures and compliance requirements.
• Monitoring and recording storage fridge temperatures.
• Ensuring samples remain contamination-free throughout the log-in and sub-sampling process.
• Supporting laboratory QA/QC standards and safe working practices.
• Using safety equipment appropriately and maintaining a safe workspace.
• Maintaining skills and knowledge through training and on-the-job development.
• General housekeeping duties to support smooth laboratory operations.
• Assisting the Sample Administration Manager with additional tasks as required.
• Qualifications
• What we’re looking for
• A relevant tertiary qualification (preferred).
• Previous experience in a commercial laboratory environment (preferred but not essential).
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills.
• This is an excellent opportunity to build your career in a respected laboratory, contribute to meaningful environmental work, and develop your skills in a supportive team environment.
• 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.