Chemist Specialist: Waste Safety & Compliance Expert

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

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