Traffic Field Officer / Test Officer

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

Kickstart Your Career in Tech & Fieldwork!
Join our team as a Testing Officer based in Notting Hill, Melbourne, and play a hands-on role supporting the Test Engineer in examining, testing, and calibrating cutting-edge road safety enforcement technology and traffic systems.

This entry-level, field-based role offers a unique opportunity to get out on the road, with daily travel across Melbourne’s metro area—perfect for someone looking to combine technical skills with variety and real-world impact.

After full training, you will be responsible, but not limited to: 

• Prepare and maintain all tools and equipment required for testing and examining road safety enforcement technology and other traffic systems.
• Carry out all testing and calibration activities safely, professionally, and in line with ethical standards.
• Provide support to the Project Manager – Traffic Systems as needed, across all areas of the Traffic Systems division.
• Ensure traffic management measures are implemented in full compliance with HSE requirements.
• Maintain a strong customer focus in all tasks and interactions.
• Assist in testing road safety enforcement technology and traffic system equipment in accordance with documented procedures to verify compliance with relevant standards or client specifications.
• Accurately record test details, results, observations, and assessments to ensure reliable documentation for reporting and compliance purposes.
• Compile clear and comprehensive written reports summarising test results, assessments, and key observations.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Certificate in Electronics (or working towards one), or equivalent experience
• Basic knowledge of traffic management and roadside HSE
• An understanding of measurement and testing methods for road safety equipment
• Familiarity with how road safety enforcement technology works
• Good technical writing skills to record test results
• A current, valid Australian driver’s licence

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.