Sampler

SGS

Mayfield West, NSW, Australia permanent

Posted: March 12, 2026

Quick Summary

Samplers work with a diverse range of materials to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. They must possess a strong understanding of the material properties and behaviors, as well as excellent analytical and testing skills. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field and experience in the materials science industry.

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.

Our Energy Minerals Division provides high-quality, independent coal analysis and services to many Australian and international coal companies.  We have NATA accredited (ISO/IEC 17025) coal laboratories servicing all major coal ports in Australia and have significant involvement with the superintending of coal exported overseas, quality control at mine sites / power plants and borecore evaluation.

Take the next step in your career with SGS in Mayfield West, NSW!

We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team in a casual role with the potential to move into permanent employment. This is a labour-intensive position, so you’ll need to be physically capable and ready to take on hands-on tasks. You’ll be fully equipped with PPE and receive comprehensive training to set you up for success and growth in the role.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing operations in accordance with instructions
• Carrying out routine clerical tasks, including timesheets
• Sampling trains, ships, and stockpiles
• Operating mechanical sampling systems
• Following sampling preparation instructions
• Conducting physical tests and general equipment maintenance

If you’re motivated, ready to get hands-on, and keen to grow within a dynamic team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Basic mathematical ability
• Flexibility to work on a rotational roster
• A strong commitment to safety and teamwork
• Availability for rotating shift work, with overtime available after training.

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.

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