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Company Description SGS Australiais a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGSs 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 byNATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards. Job Description We are seeking an experienced HSEQ & Compliance Lead to drive safety, quality, and regulatory excellence across our Industries business lines. You will play a key role in strengthening our compliance frameworks, supporting continuous improvement, and fostering a proactive HSEQ culture. This is a 12-month fixed term contract, offering the opportunity to lead and influence significant HSEQ and compliance initiatives. You will contribute to system improvements, audit readiness, and operational alignment during a critical phase of development and growth. About the Role You will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing compliance with NATA accreditation, ISO certifications, and our Operational Integrity Management System (OIMS). Youll drive a proactive HSEQ culture by leading internal audits, supporting corrective actions, and guiding teams through accreditation and compliance requirements. This role acts as the central point of coordination between site management, internal stakeholders, and external accreditation and regulatory bodies. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate NATA accreditation activities to ensure audit readiness and compliance across laboratories and service lines. Maintain certification frameworks including ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and other relevant standards. Develop, implement, and manage internal audit programs and management reviews. Track, report, and follow up on audit outcomes, CARs, client feedback, and incident investigations. Provide training and coaching to operational teams on audit practices, documentation, and evidence-based compliance. Manage compliance registers (permits, licences, authorities, audit schedules). Maintain and update OIMS and associated quality systems. Facilitate external audits (NATA, certifying bodies, client audits) and ensure timely closure of findings. Support safety, environment, and quality improvement initiatives across workshops, laboratories, and field operations. Contribute HSEQ performance insights to business planning and leadership discussions. Qualifications What Youll Bring Essential Tertiary qualification in Science, Engineering, Health & Safety, or Quality Management. Experience in HSEQ, compliance, or quality rolespreferably within industrial services, inspection, or laboratory environments. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with NATA accreditation and ISO certification systems. Auditor training in ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and/or ISO 14001. Strong understanding of management system frameworks and audit methodologies. Competency using business systems and document control platforms (e.g., OIMS, Pronto, SharePoint). Valid Australian drivers licence and ability to meet site access requirements. Desirable Experience in oilfield tools, mechanical testing or industrial inspection services. Exposure to client audits and high-compliance operational environments. Additional Requirements Willingness to travel interstate and intrastate. Ability to work outside normal business hours when required. Ability to complete relevant site access and safety training. Additional Information WHY WORK 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr