EHS Engineer

United IMAGING Healthcare; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

United Imaging Healthcare is seeking an EHS Engineer based in Australia to oversee environmental, health and safety compliance across the DAP region. You will translate corporate EHS standards into local practices, manage operational risks and support safe medical equipment installation and servicing activities.

Key responsibilities include leading EHS compliance, risk assessments, radiation safety, regulator liaison, incident investigations and maintenance of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety or Environmental Engineering.
• At least four years of EHS experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of AU/NZ WHS frameworks and environmental requirements.
• Experience with radiation safety and licensing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regional EHS compliance and risk management, monitoring regulatory changes and ensuring local policies, permits and licences remain up to date.
• Conduct site inspections and risk assessments, and manage high-risk activities, contractor safety, chemicals, hazardous waste, environmental reporting and emergency preparedness.
• Manage ionising radiation safety for medical equipment installation and servicing, including radiation protection, dosimetry, personnel qualifications and licensing compliance.
• Liaise with regulators and auditors, coordinate inspections and audits, and lead incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems, deliver EHS training, and promote a strong regional safety culture.
• Consolidate regional EHS performance data and support ESG and CDP reporting.

Skills

EHS compliance

Risk assessment

WHS knowledge

Radiation safety

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Job description

Headcount: 1

United Imaging Healthcare is looking for an EHS Engineer based in Australia to oversee environmental, health and safety compliance across the DAP region. Working closely with global headquarters and local teams, you will translate corporate EHS standards into local practices, manage operational risks, and support safe medical equipment installation and servicing activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee regional EHS compliance and risk management, monitoring regulatory changes and ensuring local policies, permits and licences remain up to date.
• Conduct site inspections and risk assessments, and manage high-risk activities, contractor safety, chemicals, hazardous waste, environmental reporting and emergency preparedness.
• Manage ionising radiation safety for medical equipment installation and servicing, including radiation protection, personal dosimetry, personnel qualifications and licensing compliance.
• Liaise with regulators and third-party auditors, coordinate inspections and audits, and lead incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems, deliver EHS training, and promote a strong regional safety culture.
• Consolidate regional EHS performance data and support ESG and CDP reporting.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Safety Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least four years of hands-on EHS experience in manufacturing or a related industrial environment. Local EHS experience in Australia or New Zealand is essential.
• Strong knowledge of Australian and New Zealand WHS frameworks, environmental requirements, chemical management and hazardous waste compliance, including differences between Australian state and territory regulations.
• Practical experience with regulatory inspections, permit applications, audits, incident investigations and corrective action management.
• Familiarity with radiation protection frameworks and licensing requirements; experience in medical equipment or radiation safety management is preferred.
• Fluent English, with the ability to engage independently with headquarters, regulators and external partners, and prepare clear EHS reports and compliance documents.