Hazardous Material Consultant

Wsp In Australia; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national consulting firm is looking for a Consultant in Hazardous Materials & Occupational Hygiene in Perth. You will assess and control risks from hazardous materials, conduct site surveys, and prepare technical reports. Ideal candidates possess relevant experience and a degree in Environmental Science or Occupational Hygiene. The role includes hybrid working conditions, travel, and opportunities for career growth. Join our team to help make workplaces safer and more sustainable.

Benefits

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Excellent working conditions

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for making workplaces safer.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime.
• Asbestos Assessor License is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Develop monitoring and decontamination strategies.
• Conduct site surveys and pre-demo HAZMAT assessments.
• Provide on-site technical guidance during asbestos removal.
• Prepare technical reports and proposals.

Skills

Experience with asbestos / HAZMAT surveys

Strong initiative

Good report writing skills

Project management skills

Education

Degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Hygiene, or similar

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life.

You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives.

You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

The Opportunity

Join a national team of licensed asbestos assessors, certified occupational hygienists, senior toxicologists, and lab professionals... all united by one mission: protecting worker health and helping clients meet their safety and compliance goals.

As a Consultant in Hazardous Materials & Occupational Hygiene, you'll be on the front lines; identifying, evaluating, and controlling risks from hazardous materials and physical hazards.

Your work will directly lift EHS standards, protect reputations, and support sustainability goals.

We’ve recently delivered projects for major players like: Chevron, Rio Tinto, BHP, Scentre Group, Westpac, AMPOL, CSIRO, SafeWork, and the Department of Finance.

This Perth-based role includes time at our Malaga lab and offers hybrid flexibility (1–2 WFH days/week when not on site).

You’ll enjoy excellent working conditions, overtime opportunities, and a clear path to grow your career in a large, expert team.

What You’ll Do

• Develop monitoring and decontamination strategies, issue clearances.
• Sample airborne contaminants (e.g., silica, dust, chemicals) and physical hazards (noise, vibration).
• Conduct site surveys and pre-demo HAZMAT assessments.
• Provide on‑site technical guidance during asbestos removal.
• Assess indoor air quality, mould, and moisture, and recommend remediation strategies.
• Prepare technical reports and proposals with support from senior specialists.

About You

You’re a team player with a passion for making workplaces safer.

You Bring

• Experience with asbestos / HAZMAT surveys across various structures.
• Strong initiative and a proactive mindset.
• Willingness to travel, work remotely, and do occasional weekends / overtime.
• Good report writing and project management skills.
• A degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Hygiene, or similar.
• Asbestos Assessor License (highly regarded).
• A valid Australian driver’s license.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close‑knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact.

Our global team includes more than 73,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

An Employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success.

To find out more about our commitment to the health and well‑being of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.

With us, you can.

Apply today.