Laboratory Supervisor

Wedgefield, AustraliaFull-timeA$90k–A$96kPosted Jul 10, 2026
Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Laboratory SupervisorFull-timeCompany DescriptionSGS 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 DescriptionCome and join the team at Port Headland as a full-time laboratory supervisor. FIFO 2 weeks on/2weeks off - 12hrs shiftSalary: $90k - $96k per annumDuties include, however not limited to:Responsible for supervision of laboratory staff, function & customer service. Supervision of all areas of the laboratoryFairly delegate tasks to the team of sample preparation and laboratory technicians on a daily basisMonitor productivity of the laboratory and ensure all samples are progressing through the laboratory in a timely mannerMonitor and report consumable stockholding of the laboratory on a weekly basisInform manager when consumables need to be orderedArrange for return of samples and waste materials to clients (if required) timeously and following the correct proceduresEnsure all staff are following Health and Safety procedures in all areas of the laboratory Assist with sorting preparation and reading of samples when requiredMaintain detailed and accurate records pertaining to sample submission, sample preparation progress and archiving of samplesEnsure all results are sent out to clients on time and in accordance with their contractsEnsure all laboratory work areas are kept clean, functional and uncontaminated and equipment is in working orderPerform general administrative support duties, as requiredResponsible for managing a team to ensure performance outcomes are aligned with business goals. QualificationsThe ideal candidate will have:Successfully complete the Schedule 26 Statutory Supervisor examination in accordance with the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations and accept appointment as a Statutory Supervisor. Diploma of Laboratory TechnologyUnderstanding Analytical proceduresUnderstanding of sample preparation proceduresFamiliarity with CCLAS & G6 Additional InformationCOME 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.By clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy applyI'm interestedI'm interestedPrivacy NoticeI'm interestedRefer a friendshare this jobShare to WeChat×Copy the link and open WeChat to share.Copy to clipboardOpen WeChatShare to WeChat×Use Scan QR Code in WeChat and click ··· to share.

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