Physics jobs in Melbourne VIC

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 1,600 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.

Kickstart your career in Health Physics with a hands-on role in our Radiation Services team in Notting Hill. Working alongside experienced Physicists, you'll gain valuable exposure to regulated, technical and field-based projects while developing your expertise in radiation monitoring, safety and technical service delivery.

What you’ll be doing

• Support delivery of radiation-related projects across Australia
• Assist with fieldwork including surveys and site-based activities
• Collect and analyse data, contributing to technical reports
• Help calibrate radiation monitoring equipment (NATA/ISO standards)
• Provide basic technical input to support client enquiries
• Prepare documentation and assist with quality processes
• Contribute to project preparation, execution and reporting
• Assist with maintaining and organising technical data, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for ongoing and future projects
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies and suggesting practical enhancements to processes
• Contribute to maintaining laboratory and field equipment, including basic checks, preparation and upkeep
• Stay up to date with relevant industry practices and regulatory requirements, applying learnings to support team activities

About you

You’re a motivated science professional with a strong interest in radiation safety and applied physics.

• Degree in Physics or related science discipline
• Understanding of radiation safety principles
• Exposure to Australian or international guidelines (desirable)
• Awareness of Victorian regulatory frameworks (advantageous)
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

If you're looking to develop your career in radiation science and want exposure to real-world projects, we’d love to hear from you

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.