SGS
    (166 reviews)

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    Industry

    Engineering & Project Management Services

    Specialities

    Natural Resources, Industries and Environment

    Company size

    More than 10,000

    Primary location

    28 Reid Road Perth, Western Australia, 6105
    SGS is the world leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,700 laboratories and business facilities across 119 countries, supported by a team of 99,250 dedicated professionals. We have 145 years of service excellence.Australia houses the SGS Global Competency Centre for coal sampling, traffic technology and energy efficiency in white goods.Our environmental laboratories, offer a range of soil, water and plant testing to ensure that future mine sites meet their environmental requirements.We also provide services to the mining industry, catering for exploration and process control samples, minerals and metallurgy testing.

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    at SGS Australia Pty Ltd
    Muswellbrook, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW
    Gain hands-on training to support the timely and quality sampling, preparation and analysis of coal samples.
    Gain hands-on training to support the timely and quality sampling, preparation and analysis of coal samples.
    classification: Science & TechnologyScience & Technology
    4d ago
    4d ago

    at SGS Australia Pty Ltd
    Brisbane QLD
    Operating and monitoring an automated mechanical sampling system, ensuring accurate and timely collection, preparation, and dispatch.
    Operating and monitoring an automated mechanical sampling system, ensuring accurate and timely collection, preparation, and dispatch.
    classification: Science & TechnologyScience & Technology
    19d ago
    19d ago

    Our mission statement

    Adding value to society by enabling a better, safer and more interconnected world for all our stakeholders.

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    Reviews overview

    2.6166 ratings in total
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    Rate salary as high or average
    37%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at SGS?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees at SGS appreciate their colleagues and team members, who are described as supportive, friendly, and collaborative. The company provides valuable learning opportunities, particularly for those starting their careers in the industry, and maintains a diverse and inclusive workplace with employees from various backgrounds. Many staff members also note that safety is treated as a priority in the workplace.

    However, there are some potential challenges to consider. Management effectiveness is an area where employees have expressed concerns, particularly around communication, responsiveness to feedback, and leadership approach. Career progression pathways may not always be clear, and advancement opportunities can be limited. Staff have indicated that workload can be demanding, with expectations to complete substantial work within standard shifts. Additionally, training and onboarding processes could be more consistent, equipment and facilities may require updates or maintenance, and compensation structures may not always align with workload and responsibilities.

    Recent reviews

    1.0
    Geotechnician
    Apr 2026
    Malaga WA 60903 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Do not recommend, please save yourself time and energy and look elsewhere
    The good thingsGood staff members and lab techs who were able to work together to get the job done efficiently and effectively with lots of communication through small teams being great
    The challengesThe managers service was abysmal, I have never come across such terrible managers and HR were not on your side at all in any matters , you were left to fend for yourself and it was quite frankly a horrible experience when you want to stay but are forced out by terrible management decisions with no people skills or leadership ability
    1.0
    Laboratory Supervisor
    Apr 2026
    Malaga WA 609010 to 11 years in the role, former employee
    Don’t waist your time here
    The good thingsGreat working environment and team of technicians however the majority of senior technicians have moved on due to poor management.
    The challengesThe primary issue was ineffective leadership by the within the CMT department. Over several years, clear commitments were made regarding career progression into a management role, however these were not honoured. Instead, the position was repeatedly filled by externally hired managers with no relevant industry experience. This created a situation where long-term staff were led to believe there was a defined pathway for advancement, only for that direction to change without transparency or explanation. Additionally, there appeared to be limited engagement from HR in understanding staff experience or addressing these concerns. Rather than addressing underlying management and structural issues, the approach often focused on cost-cutting measures, including redundancies, which do not resolve the underlying causes. Greater accountability, transparency, and follow-through from management would significantly improve both retention and workplace culture.
    2.0
    Mines Site Supervisor
    Nov 2025
    Tarong QLD 4615Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Confusion, frustration and a lack of clarity
    The good thingsThe onsite coal technicians are a great group Free milk and coffee Aircon in the lab
    The challengesTraining by someone not onsite all the time, confusion over where data is stored Lack of clarity around the day to day operations (what you should be doing, and instructing other staff to do) High staff turnover, each person you ask as to why will give a different answer as to why Unhappy staff "loaded rate" - no penalties paid for nightshift etc
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