EHS Engineer

United Imaging Healthcare; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

United Imaging Healthcare is seeking an EHS Engineer based in Australia to translate corporate EHS standards into local practices and oversee regional compliance across the DAP region.

You will manage operational risks, support safe medical equipment installation and servicing, and lead investigations while maintaining ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems and delivering EHS training.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

EHS management

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Radiation safety

Incident investigation

Auditing

Training delivery

Data reporting

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety/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.