Friable Asbestos Supervisor

THE resources HUB; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The resources HUB is seeking an experienced Asbestos Removal Supervisor in Western Australia to lead removal crews and oversee day-to-day site activities, ensuring safety and compliance across projects.

You will plan activities, allocate tasks, monitor PPE use, containment, and waste handling, and provide practical guidance to crews while maintaining high safety standards for workers, clients and the environment.

Qualifications

• Proven asbestos removal experience with non-friable and friable materials.
• Experience supervising removal crews or leading teams in hazardous environments.
• Must hold a recognised asbestos removal supervision qualification and related asbestos removal qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate asbestos removal crews, allocating tasks according to project requirements and worker competency.
• Oversee asbestos removal within the authorised scope of work, including non-friable and friable materials.
• Plan daily site activities, equipment and resources to keep projects organised and progressing safely.
• Ensure work areas are isolated with appropriate signage, barriers and containment.
• Monitor compliance with asbestos removal control plans, safe work procedures and site requirements.
• Check PPE and respiratory protection usage and the correct handling of specialized equipment.
• Oversee waste packaging, labelling, storage and disposal arrangements, including decontamination.
• Lead toolbox talks and provide clear guidance to team members.
• Identify hazards, respond to site changes and stop work when safety controls are compromised.
• Coordinate with project contacts and specialists on site progress and air monitoring.

Skills

Asbestos removal

Leadership

Team supervision

Safety management

Communication

Education

Supervise Asbestos Removal qualification

Asbestos removal qualifications (non-friable & friable)

Job description

Are you an experienced asbestos removal professional who takes pride in leading a safe, organised and reliable team?

THE resources HUB is seeking an Asbestos Removal Supervisor to oversee removal crews and day-to-day site activities for an established environmental services business.

Open to applicants Australia & New Zealand wide - Relocation Assistance negotiable.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who knows the work, communicates clearly and sets the standard through their own actions. You’ll help crews deliver quality outcomes while keeping the safety of workers, clients and the surrounding environment at the center of every decision.

A Day in the Role Will See You

• Lead and coordinate asbestos removal crews, allocating tasks according to project requirements and worker competency.
  
• Oversee non-friable and friable asbestos removal within the business’s authorised scope of work.
  
• Plan daily site activities, equipment and resources to keep projects organised and progressing safely.
  
• Check that work areas are appropriately isolated, with signage, barriers and containment arrangements in place.
  
• Monitor compliance with asbestos removal control plans, safe work procedures and site requirements.
  
• Check the correct use of personal protective equipment, respiratory protection and specialist removal equipment.
  
• Oversee waste packaging, labelling, storage and disposal arrangements, along with equipment and personnel decontamination.
  
• Lead toolbox meetings and provide clear guidance and practical support to team members.
  
• Identify hazards, respond to changing site conditions and stop work when safety controls are compromised.
  
• Coordinate with project contacts and relevant specialists on site progress, air monitoring and clearance arrangements.
  

Your Application Will Stand Out If You Have

• Demonstrated asbestos removal experience, including work with non-friable and friable materials.
  
• Experience supervising removal crews or leading teams in hazardous work environments.
  
• A recognised Supervise Asbestos Removal qualification appropriate to the work being supervised.
  
• Relevant asbestos removal qualifications for non-friable and friable work.
  
• Practical knowledge of containment, decontamination, respiratory protection and asbestos waste handling.
  
• A consistent commitment to safe work practices, with the confidence to address unsafe behaviour.
  
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to give clear instructions and manage daily priorities.
  
• A reliable, hands-on approach and the patience to support workers developing their skills.
  

What’s in It for You

• Leadership: Take an active role in setting site standards and supporting your crew.
  
• Variety: Work across asbestos removal, decontamination, remediation and strip-out projects.
  
• Team: Join a friendly Perth team responding to ongoing industry demand.
  
• Impact: Help protect workers, clients and the environment through carefully managed hazardous material removal.
  
• Location: A Perth-based opportunity with relocation assistance negotiable.
  

About the Business

Our client is an established Western Australian environmental services business specialising in hazardous waste management, asbestos removal and remediation.

THE resources HUB is supporting recruitment for this opportunity.

Before You Apply

You must hold a current unrestricted driver’s licence, a Construction Induction Safety certificate (White Card) and valid Australian working rights.

Applicants must have the qualifications and experience appropriate to the asbestos removal work they will supervise.