SGS

Environmental Scientist

SGS  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  3 days ago
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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 1,400 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.

Fulcrum Robotics, part of SGS, is a leader in Industry 4.0, driving a new way of managing risk by leveraging remote sensing, unmanned systems, automation, AI and ML. Fulcrum Robotics is a leading provider of asset integrity and environmental services across Australia, New Zealand and the APAC region. We use advanced robotics, unmanned systems and remote sensors to help industries manage risk and compliance, inspect, monitor and manage critical environments and infrastructure safely and efficiently.

Join our Environment Team and play a key role in delivering environmental compliance and marine inspection programs across a diverse range of projects. This position offers a unique blend of fieldwork and office-based analysis, with a strong focus on marine environments.

You’ll be responsible for supporting our marine compliance program and infrastructure inspection works through field surveys, analysing data, and delivering high-quality reports, with guidance from the Environmental Manager.

The key duties of the position include:

  • Deliver environmental compliance surveys in line with regulatory and client requirements
  • Conduct fieldwork, including operating vessels and environmental monitoring equipment
  • Analyse and interpret data, maintain databases, and prepare technical reports
  • Support the planning and coordination of field programs
  • Collaborate with internal teams to deliver environmental and infrastructure projects
  • Liaise with clients, regulators, and stakeholders as required
  • Support the delivery of marine compliance programs and infrastructure inspections
  • Deliver environmental and infrastructure projects to a high standard

Qualifications

About You

Essential:

  • Degree in Marine Science, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
  • Experience in environmental monitoring, data analysis, or compliance
  • Strong report writing and data management skills
  • Experience operating vessels (independently and in a team)
  • High attention to detail with strong problem-solving ability
  • Willingness to undertake fieldwork and travel
  • Coxswain NC2 and valid driver’s licence

Desirable:

  • Knowledge of Tasmanian environmental regulations and EPA frameworks
  • Experience in aquaculture, marine ecology, or similar industries
  • Experience with geospatial and data tools (e.g. GIS, Excel, Python, or R)
  • Experience with ROVs, UAVs, or similar technologies
  • Ability to tow and handle vessels

Ready to take your environmental career to the next level? Join a team working at the forefront of marine compliance and make a tangible difference—apply today.

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.

SGS

About SGS

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.

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Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Baar, CH
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
sgs.com
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