Field Occupational Hygiene & Hazardous Materials Technician

WSP in Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Australia is seeking an Occupational Hygiene & Hazardous Materials Technician to support field-based projects from Melbourne, across industry and infrastructure. Responsibilities include monitoring exposure, sampling, site inspections, equipment calibration, data handling and contributing to technical reporting with senior hygienists.

Requirements: Year 12 or equivalent with strong numeracy and communication, a current driver’s licence, willingness to conduct fieldwork (50–80%), and related

Qualifications

• Year 12 completion or equivalent with strong communication and numeracy skills.
• Current unrestricted driver’s license.
• Willingness to undertake regular fieldwork; typically 50–80% of time in field/lab/ workshop.
• Experience in occupational hygiene, hazardous materials, environmental monitoring or related field is advantageous.
• Vocational or tertiary studies in occupational hygiene or related discipline are advantageous.
• Strong safety focus, attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Undertake workplace exposure monitoring, hazardous materials sampling and site inspections.
• Prepare, calibrate and operate specialised sampling and monitoring equipment.
• Record field observations and maintain accurate technical documentation.
• Support laboratory preparation, sample handling and data management activities.
• Assist with technical reporting, proposal preparation and project delivery.
• Work closely with experienced occupational hygienists, hazardous materials consultants and project managers.
• Contribute to a strong safety culture and deliver work in accordance with quality standards and approved methodologies.

Skills

Communication skills

Numeracy

Fieldwork

Occupational hygiene

Education

Occupational hygiene studies

Environmental health studies

Tools

Sampling equipment

Job description

WSP Australia is seeking an Occupational Hygiene & Hazardous Materials Technician to support field-based projects from Melbourne, across industry and infrastructure. Responsibilities include monitoring exposure, sampling, site inspections, equipment calibration, data handling and contributing to technical reporting with senior hygienists.

Requirements: Year 12 or equivalent with strong numeracy and communication, a current driver’s licence, willingness to conduct fieldwork (50–80%), and related