Inspections Coordinator (Materials Testing and Engineering Services)

Inspections Coordinator (Materials Testing and Engineering Services)

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.

SGS is seeking an organised and proactive Inspections and Materials Coordinator to support inspection our team across Australia. Based in Melbourne, this role supports smooth project delivery while maintaining SGS quality, safety and customer service standards.

What you will be doing

• Plan and coordinate inspection activities to ensure safe, efficient and compliant service delivery in line with client, contractual and internal requirements.
• Liaise with local and international clients to support timely delivery of inspection services and maintain strong working relationships.
• Manage inspection scheduling, including inspectors, subcontractors, equipment and logistics to meet operational demands.
• Maintain accurate job files, records, reporting documentation and system data to support compliance and effective project execution.
• Source, engage and coordinate subcontractors, ensuring capability, availability and compliance with requirements.
• Support commercial activities, including preparation of proposals and collaboration with business development teams.
• Conduct vehicle inspections as required, ensuring accurate reporting of findings in line with applicable standards and procedures.
• Ensure inspection tools, equipment and processes are used and maintained in accordance with quality and safety requirements.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:

• Degree in Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated understanding of engineering materials, testing methodologies, and quality assurance principles.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical standards.
• Experience in inspection, quality control, or mechanical assessment is highly desirable.
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital inspection or reporting systems.
• The ability to coordinate workflows, resources, documentation, and client requirements effectively.
• A valid Australian driver's licence.
• The ability to obtain and maintain an MSIC card for restricted operational and port access.

Ready to apply?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to delivering high-quality inspection services across Australia, we'd 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.