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 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.

In Australia, our Energy Minerals business is a leading provider of coal testing, analysis and expert advice and we are currently looking for Coal Technicians to join our Muswellbrook operations. We are seeking candidates who are looking for an exciting career change to work with a Global leader for quality and integrity in a full-time or casual role based in Muswellbrook, NSW.

Kick-start your career as a Casual Coal Technician

Looking to break into a hands-on, lab-based role? This is a great opportunity to gain practical experience in coal sampling, preparation, and analysis while working alongside a supportive and safety-focused team.

You’ll receive full training and develop valuable technical skills in a role that prioritises accuracy, quality, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with coal sampling, preparation, and laboratory analysis
• Following both routine and non-routine sampling procedures
• Supporting the calibration and maintenance of laboratory and preparation equipment
• Ensuring accuracy, precision, and traceability of all samples
• Contributing to a safe, clean, and efficient work environment

Qualifications

About you

• Experience in a fast-paced, physically active industrial setting
• Previous coal sampling/testing experience (advantageous but not essential)
• Eagerness to learn and take on new tasks
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Reliability and a customer-focused mindset
• Basic computer skills (e.g., Excel)
• Team player with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Flexibility to work shifts and rosters
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transport
• This role requires completion of a Coal Board Order 45 medical, including respirator fit testing. Candidates must be clean-shaven where the respirator seals in order to be able to successfully complete this medical

What’s on offer:

• Comprehensive on-the-job training
• A collaborative team environment
• The opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification (if desired)
• Exposure to real-world laboratory and field processes

If you’re reliable, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, this role offers a solid pathway into the laboratory and resources industry.

Additional Information

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.