Testing Officer

Testing Officer

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. 

We are currently seeking a Field Traffic Systems Test Officer to join our team in Notting Hill. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a technical background who enjoys hands-on work, problem-solving, and contributing to road safety outcomes.

About the Role

As a Test Officer, you will support the testing, calibration and verification of road safety enforcement technology and other traffic systems equipment. Working closely with the Test Engineer, you'll help ensure testing is completed safely, accurately and in accordance with industry standards and client requirements.

Key responsibilities include, however, not limited to:

• Conducting testing and calibration of traffic systems and road safety enforcement technology.
• Preparing, maintaining and managing testing equipment and tools.
• Recording test results, observations and assessments accurately.
• Assisting with the preparation of technical reports and documentation.
• Maintaining accurate records of testing activities and time allocation.
• Supporting traffic management activities in line with health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Delivering high-quality service and maintaining a strong customer focus.
• Assisting the Project Manager and wider Traffic Systems team as required.

If you're looking for a role where you can apply your technical skills, work with innovative technology and make a meaningful impact on road safety, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

About You

We're looking for someone who is technically minded, detail-oriented and committed to working safely. Previous traffic management experience is highly regarded.

You will ideally have:

• A Certificate in Electronics, or progressing towards one; alternatively, equivalent technical experience and qualifications.
• An understanding of traffic management practices and roadside safety requirements.
• Knowledge of testing, measurement or calibration processes.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare accurate technical records and reports.
• Good verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• The ability to read, interpret and follow technical instructions, procedures and standards.
• A commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

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.