Laboratory Quality Manager

About the role

In this hands-on role you will be responsible for developing maintaining and implementing quality management systems and HSE compliance activities. You will work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to ensure SGS standards accreditation obligations and client expectations are consistently met.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the laboratory Quality Management System to ensure compliance with ISO 17025 and NATA requirements.
• Act as the site Quality representative and provide expert guidance on quality-related matters.
• Plan coordinate and conduct internal audits to verify compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Providing staff induction/training on Quality and HSE policies and procedures.
• Facilitate Management Review Meetings and track actions to completion.
• Oversee method validation and verification activities to ensure technical reliability and accuracy.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance laboratory performance efficiency and quality outcomes.
• Manage corrective and preventive actions ensuring issues are investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
• Monitor laboratory quality records calibrations and documentation to maintain accreditation standards.
• Provide technical support to laboratory operations and promote a strong culture of quality compliance and safety.

Qualifications :

About you

You are a confident and practical quality professional who can balance technical requirements with operational needs. You enjoy building strong working relationships influencing stakeholders and supporting teams to meet quality safety and compliance standards.

To be successful you will bring:

• Relevant qualification in Science Chemistry or a related field.
• Experience working with ISO 17025 accreditation and laboratory quality systems.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach.

Apply now

If you are passionate about quality compliance and continuous improvement and you are ready to take the next step in your career with a global leader we would love to hear from you.

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time