Chemist Specialist

Cleanaway Waste Management; Darwin; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee share plan

Novated leasing

Flu vaccinations

EAP access

Health insurance discounts

Company discounts

Job summary

Cleanaway is seeking a Chemist Specialist based in Darwin, NT, to provide expert guidance on chemical processes, ensuring safe, efficient and environmentally compliant handling, treatment and disposal of chemical waste. You will collaborate with Sales, Operations and Environment teams to manage costs and regulatory requirements for disposing of contaminants.

You will act as a technical lead for chemical processes in waste treatment facilities and ensure alignment with safety, environment and

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified chemist with knowledge of chemical/laboratory principles and compliance experience.
• Knowledge of waste industry regulations and HSE.
• Experience with management of change and hazard identification tools.
• Experience with audits and corrective actions.
• Proficiency in operations, equipment and systems concepts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical expert for chemical processes in waste treatment facilities.
• Act as key contact for all Operational staff, aligning chemical processing with safety, environment and efficiency objectives.
• Review chemical processing as required in work instructions.
• Provide feedback on chemical handling, storage and treatment best practice.
• Monitor and enforce regulatory and organisational standards; conduct audits and risk assessments.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

HSE workflows

Change management

Hazard identification

Auditing principles

Auditing & inspections

Problem solving

Planning skills

Safety protocols

Chemical compliance risks

Education

Chemistry degree

Job description

Join us at Cleanaway and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together.

We transform waste into resources and renewable energy. When you start to think of waste as a resource, it opens a world of possibilities.

As a high-growth, ASX-listed organisation with over 10,000 employees, our goal is to be recognised by our customers as the most innovative and sustainable waste management company with industry-leading HSE performance. We are Australia’s largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities nationally.

The Opportunity

Based in Darwin, NT, the Chemist Specialist role is to provide expert guidance on chemical processes, ensuring the safe, efficient and environmentally compliant handling, treatment and disposal of chemical waste. This role is pivotal in driving innovation, maintaining regulatory compliance and optimising chemical processing methodologies to support safe and sustainable waste management practices.

The role partners with other functions at the Branch, such as Sales, Operations and Environment functions, to assist with the costs and regulations required to safely dispose of different contaminants.

• Serve as a technical expert for chemical processes in waste treatment facilities.
• Act as a key contact for all Operational staff, ensuring any chemical processing is aligned to business objectives such as safety, environment and efficiency.
• As part of the Chemical Safety and Support team and with other stakeholders, review all chemical processing as required in the work instruction review.
• Provide feedback and guidance in relation to chemical handling, storage & treatment best practice.
• As part of the team, monitor and enforce compliance with regulatory and organisational standards. Conduct audits, inspections and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards.

About You

Our ideal candidate will be a degree-qualified Chemist with a sound understanding of chemical/ laboratory principles and protocols/ methodologies and hands‑on experience in managing compliance with industry‑specific regulations and standards.

• Sound knowledge of waste industry applicable regulations, HSE and process workflows.
• Knowledge of Management of Change and hazard identification tools
• Sound knowledge of compliance & auditing principles, including internal and external audits
• Proficiency in technical concepts and industry practices related to operations, equipment and systems.
• Experience in conducting audits, inspections and implementing corrective actions.
• Excellent analytical testing, troubleshooting and problem solving and optimisation skills
• Ability to work on several initiatives and prioritise appropriately, project and planning skills
• Experience in enforcing safety protocols and meeting health, safety and environmental standards
• Experience in identifying, evaluating and mitigating risks related to safety, quality and regulatory chemical compliance.

Why join Cleanaway?

• Attractive salary package
• Career development opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Great company benefits: Annual employee share plan offer, novated leasing, optional flu vaccinations, EAP access, discounts on private health insurance, company discounts + much more!

Our Process

Our recruitment process involves a number of checks, including, but not limited to, reference checks, verification of qualifications, licences and right-to-work status.

All internal applicants will receive a notification within 2 weeks of the closing date of this advertisement.

We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also welcome candidates of all ages, abilities, gender identities, experiences (including veterans), and cultural backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us by emailing [e-mail].

Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future.