Compliance Assessor - Food- (QLD)

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. Our world-leading services in the Business Assurance division within SGS enable clients to demonstrate that their products, processes, systems or services are compliant with local, national and international regulations and standards.

Are you looking to build a rewarding career in compliance, auditing, and certification? Join us as a Compliance Assessor (Lead Auditor) and gain practical, hands-on experience setting a strong foundation for a future in the auditing and certification industry. In this role, you will receive comprehensive training and mentoring to conduct audits against GFSI-accredited standards, as well as a variety of non-accredited schemes, compliance checks, and technical assessments. You will have the opportunity to inspect food manufacturing operations and build expertise across programs such as SQF, BRCGS, FSSC 22000, and more. This role is ideally for candidates based in Brisbane or Perth. What you’ll do: Conduct audits, compliance checks and technical reviews Support auditor training and respond to technical queries Promote SGS services and contribute to business growth

What we’re looking for: Tertiary qualifications and/or work experience in agriculture sector or similar (preferred) Strong communication and attention to detail Willingness to travel (within and interstate) Based in Brisbane or Perth, preferable, with work-from-home flexibility This role offers a unique pathway into the compliance and certification industry, with structured training and development to become a certified Compliance Assessor – Food (Lead Auditor) with multiple schemes. You will gain exposure to internationally recognized certification programs while working with one of the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification companies. If you are passionate about food safety compliance and willing to grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment, we look forward to hearing from you.

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.