Occupational Hygiene & HazMat Consultant

WSP Global Inc.; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking an Occupational Hygiene & HazMat Consultant in Adelaide, SA to deliver high-quality workplace health, safety and HazMat solutions.

You will recognise and measure exposures, advise on hazard control strategies, and conduct asbestos/audit work across commercial, industrial and residential properties. Strong reporting and collaboration across teams are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Applied Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or related discipline.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and client engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Recognise and measure workplace exposures to contaminants.
• Provide hazard control advice including respirators and ventilation.
• Conduct asbestos and hazardous material audits in various buildings.
• Analyse data, interpret results and prepare technical reports and training materials.
• Support project delivery, proposals and ensure timely delivery within budget.
• Collaborate with internal SMEs to support clients.
• Apply legislation, standards and guidelines to ensure compliance.
• Promote a strong safety culture and uphold SHEQ requirements.

Skills

Client engagement

Report writing

Data analysis

Communication

Hazard identification

Education

Degree/diploma in Applied Science or Environmental Health & Safety

Tools

Air sampling equipment

Job description

Occupational Hygiene & HazMat Consultant

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, work on landmark projects and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in your field. You’ll be encouraged to explore new ideas, embrace innovation and grow your career in a culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Our Earth & Environment team is supporting some of Australia’s most complex and rewarding projects across industry sectors. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Occupational Hygiene & HazMat Consultant to join our team and deliver high-quality workplace health, safety and HAZMAT solutions.

As an Occupational Hygiene & HazMat Consultant, you'll:

• Recognise and measure workplace exposures, where worker health may be impacted by volatile chemicals, pathogens, vibration, noise or any number of potential workplace contaminants.


• Provide advice to effectively protect workers by informing hazard control strategies including respirators and ventilation, contamination remediation and world class education and training.


• Conducting Asbestos and hazardous material audits in commercial buildings, industrial facilities and residential properties


• Analyse data, interpret results and prepare clear, high-quality technical reports, guidance documents and training materials.


• Support the delivery of small to medium-sized projects, contribute to proposals and ensure work is completed on time and within budget.


• Work collaboratively with WSP’s diverse subject matter experts across engineering, atmospheric sciences, contaminated land and in our labs to support our clients’.


• Apply relevant legislation, standards and guidelines to ensure compliance and best practice.


• Promote a strong safety culture and uphold all SHEQ requirements.

What you'll bring:

• Ideally a degree or diploma in Applied Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or related discipline


• Asbestos Assessor License or relevant experience to obtain


• Demonstrated experience in occupational hygiene or a related field such as chemistry, microbiology or human health


• Hands-on experience in hazard identification, exposure monitoring and risk assessment


• Experience using air sampling equipment and interpreting results (e.g. dust, fibres, asbestos)


• Strong technical report writing and data analysis skills


• Understanding of relevant legislation, standards and risk management frameworks


• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes


• Excellent communication, collaboration and client engagement skills


• A current driver’s license and willingness to undertake field-based work

Why WSP?

Joining WSP means becoming part of a global team driven by purpose and innovation.

• Work on impactful projects that shape safer, healthier workplaces


• Be part of a collaborative and inclusive culture


• Access strong career development pathways and mentoring


• Enjoy flexible work arrangements and wellbeing initiatives


• Benefit from global mobility and learning opportunities

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