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Program Manager - Forestry (Australia & New Zealand)

CompanySGS
LocationMelbourne
Work ModeRemote
PostedSeptember 11, 2026
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 1,600 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.

Job Description

About the Role

As the Program Manager Forestry, you will lead SGS's forestry certification programs across Australia and New Zealand, driving program delivery, technical excellence and business growth across a diverse portfolio. You will play a key role in the development and deployment of forestry services, providing sales support, training, project review and auditing services across programs including Forest Management, FSC CoC, PEFC, RSPO and EUDR. Working closely with clients, auditors and internal stakeholders, you will ensure program integrity, maintain compliance requirements and support the continued success and growth of SGS's forestry certification services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the Forestry team, driving program performance, development initiatives and alignment with business objectives.
  • Manage the delivery and ongoing compliance of forestry certification and audit programs, including certification and second-party audits.
  • Support business growth through the development of new certification programs, service offerings and customer opportunities.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Business Development and Key Account teams to support customer engagement and commercial outcomes.
  • Ensure operational excellence through effective audit review and approval, record management, reporting and customer support.
  • Design and deliver training to maintain team competency and support program requirements.
  • Monitor program performance, track KPIs and contribute to strategic planning and continuous improvement activities.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, industry stakeholders and internal teams.
  • Maintain competency as a File Reviewer and Certification Decision Maker in line with program requirements.
  • Promote a culture of integrity, professionalism, quality and compliance in accordance with SGS policies and standards.

Qualifications

About you

You are a proactive and influential leader who thrives in a dynamic, customer-focused environment. You build strong relationships, lead and develop teams, and balance technical, operational and commercial priorities to deliver high-quality outcomes.

To be successful, you will bring:

  • Experience leading teams and building strong customer and stakeholder relationships.
  • Experience in auditing, certification, compliance or a related industry.
  • Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
  • A customer-focused and commercially minded approach.
  • Confidence using computer systems, databases and reporting tools.
  • Tertiary qualifications or equivalent relevant training.
  • Forestry Trainer/Auditor technical qualifications and Lead Auditor recognition.
  • A current valid driver's licence.

Based in Australia or New Zealand? Join us from wherever you are! This role can be performed from either Australia or New Zealand, giving you the flexibility to work with our team while staying based in your home country.

    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.

    Key Skills
    Program managementForestry certificationAuditingComplianceTeam leadershipStakeholder managementBusiness developmentTechnical trainingProject reviewKPI monitoringStrategic planningCommunicationProblem solvingCommercial acumenData analysisReporting
    Categories
    Environmental & SustainabilityManagement & LeadershipConsultingAgricultureScience & Research
    Benefits
    Flexible workPaid parental leavePaid volunteering dayPaid blood donationsCorporate health and wellbeing offersOngoing learning and developmentCareer development opportunitiesEmployee benefits platform
    Job Information
    📋Core Responsibilities
    The Program Manager will lead forestry certification programs across Australia and New Zealand, driving technical excellence and business growth. They are responsible for managing audit programs, developing new service offerings, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
    📋Job Type
    full time
    📊Experience Level
    5-10
    💼Company Size
    75643
    📊Visa Sponsorship
    No
    💼Language
    English
    🏢Working Hours
    40 hours
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