Hygiene Specialist

South32; Collie; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 weeks parental leave

4 weeks additional annual leave

14% superannuation

Annual short-term incentive bonus

Job summary

South32 is seeking an Occupational Hygiene Specialist at the Worsley Alumina Refinery, located near Collie, WA. This permanent full-time role focuses on developing and governing hygiene programs to identify, monitor and control health risks across sites.

Key duties include monitoring and exposure assessments, advising operational teams, supporting investigations and driving exposure reduction initiatives. You will work to maintain safe operations and compliance within a collaborative, inclusive

Qualifications

• Interpreting exposure data and recommending practical risk controls.
• Building trusted relationships across operational and functional teams.
• Managing competing priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Influencing stakeholders through clear written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Complete occupational hygiene monitoring and exposure assessments.
• Provide technical advice and coaching to operational teams.
• Support health-related investigations and corrective actions.
• Contribute to exposure reduction and health improvement projects.

Skills

Risk assessment

Exposure monitoring

Stakeholder comms

Education

Qualification in Occupational Hygiene

Membership in AIOH or equivalent

Mine Air Quality Officer accreditation

Driver's license (C class)

Job description

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT WORSLEY

Are you looking to be home every night? If so, this is your opportunity to live, work and play a short drive from stunning coastlines, scenic trails and the food and wine heartland of the west.

Located in the picturesque south-west and Peel regions of Western Australia, South32 Worsley Alumina is on a journey to become the world’s leading Alumina producer where our 1500 workforce value the lifestyle that Worsley Alumina has to offer.

Our integrated Bauxite Mine, Alumina Refinery and Port Operation is creating the essential products needed for a sustainable low carbon future.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave
• 14% superannuation contributions
• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is a Permanent full-time position on a 4:3 roster, Monday to Thursday, at our Worsley Alumina Refinery, which is a short drive from Collie (15 minutes), Bunbury (45 minutes) and other nearby scenic communities.

As the Occupational Hygiene Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting the development, governance and continuous improvement of occupational hygiene programs, ensuring health risks are effectively identified, monitored and controlled across operational sites.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Complete occupational hygiene monitoring and exposure assessments
• Provide technical advice and coaching to operational teams
• Support health-related investigations and corrective actions
• Contribute to exposure reduction and health improvement projects

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Interpreting exposure data and recommending practical risk controls
• Building trusted relationships across operational and functional teams
• Managing competing priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes
• Influencing stakeholders through clear written and verbal communication

Qualifications for this position are:

• Qualification in Occupational Hygiene, Health Science, Environmental Health, or related discipline
• Full AIOH Membership or equivalent recognised certification
• Mine Air Quality Officer and/or Noise Officer accreditation
• Current C Class Driver's License

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on Sunday 4th October 2026.