Company Description
We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.
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
Job Description
We are seeking a Lead Auditor on a full time, permanent basis, to conduct 2nd and 3rd party audits and customized work in accordance with approved codes and SOPs. In this role, you will perform assessments, verifications, and compliance work, address technical queries, and assist in promoting our Certification Audit services. Additionally, you will lead training and competency assessments for SGS Certification auditors while delivering training sessions.
We welcome applications from international candidates!
Responsibilities includes but are not limited to:
- Plan, conduct, and lead audits across a variety of industry sector codes.
- Lead audit teams, ensuring effective briefing and maintaining quality service and strong client relationships.
- Perform audit activities in compliance with SGS accreditation policies and procedures.
- Prepare and communicate audit findings, ensuring clients understand requirements and corrective actions needed.
- Provide timely and accurate information to the Delivery Support Team and maintain up-to-date client records.
- Schedule and plan audits efficiently to optimize time and maximize revenue-generating activities.
- Assist in the training of auditors and lead auditors during training, observation audits, and witness audits.
- Maintain and develop audit skills and technical knowledge, ensuring Continued Professional Development (CPD) requirements are met.
- Analyze audit information to provide recommendations for certifications and make decisions to resolve audit issues.
- Respond to client technical inquiries, report deficiencies, and contribute to business development and promotional activities.
Qualifications
- Minimum tertiary education or evidence of knowledge equivalent to post-secondary education or training.
- Approved by SGS as a Lead Auditor / Compliance Assessor
- Minimum 3 years of working experience in a business environment.
- Current, valid driver’s license.
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.
