Authorised Officer

2/9/2026

The Authorised Officer is responsible for conducting inspections and testing of agricultural commodities for export and domestic markets. This includes preparing reports and ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

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About The Company

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource. Community Guidelines SGS encourages all fans of this page to participate in conversations through questions and comments. Any comments arising from persons sharing or reproducing any communications published by SGS is not controlled or endorsed by SGS. We want to promote an informative and enjoyable environment within this community. We therefore ask that you post content that is both relevant and respectful and you follow LinkedIn's Professional Community Guidelines. Posts will be removed if they are: - Offensive, defamatory, discriminatory or obscene - Fraudulent, deceptive or misleading - In violation of any intellectual property rights - In violation of any law or regulation - Abusive, harassing, stalking or attacking others - Trolling or deliberate disruption of discussion - Commercial solicitations or personal promotion - Spam or link baiting Intellectual Property Statement Except where expressly stated otherwise, all intellectual property rights, including copyright and trademarks, in any and all communications and materials in any form published by or on behalf of SGS are owned by © SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA (2025).

About the Role

Company 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.

Job Description

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Authorised Officer to join our team in Hendon. This role is responsible for conducting inspections, testing and reporting for agricultural commodity exports and domestic trade, while ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities include however, are not limited to:

Complete inspections and testing of agricultural commodities for export and domestic markets
Conduct export inspections in line with Trade Assurance Services and overseas government requirements
Prepare accurate reports and deliver within customer timeframes
Communicate with customers to initiate and manage inspection requirements
Maintain accreditations and ongoing professional development (minimum PGG3001)
Ensure compliance with ISO 17020 and GAFTA/FOSFA sampling standards
Carry out inspections for additional commodities based on training and experience

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience or knowledge within agricultural services and/or export markets (preferred)
Current Australian driver’s licence
Strong computer skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication and customer service skills
General site safety awareness and training

Additional Information

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.

Key Skills

Attention To DetailCommunicationCustomer ServiceComputer SkillsGeneral Site Safety AwarenessAgricultural ServicesExport Markets