Project Consultant

SLR Consulting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

SLR Consulting in Sydney, Australia, seeks an entry-level HAZMAT Consultant to join the Occupational Hygiene and Hazardous Materials team. This full-time role offers hands-on field work, client exposure and collaboration with a national team.

The successful candidate will perform asbestos surveys, air monitoring, sampling, and fit testing while developing sampling plans and data analyses. Training is provided and regional travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Entry-level candidate with interest in OHHM; training provided.
• Ability to travel and work out of Sydney office.
• Valid driver’s license; willingness to travel regionally.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Australian citizenship or rights to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Asbestos inspections, sampling and surveying.
• Asbestos air monitoring and fibre counting (training provided).
• Occupational exposure monitoring for hazards including dust, diesel particulate matter, welding fumes, noise, asbestos fibres and chemicals.
• Developing sampling plans.
• Respirator and hearing protection fit testing.
• Reviewing sample data and entering it into company databases.
• Conducting field task observations.
• Providing accurate and reliable data for technical reports and proposals.
• Contributing to SLR projects.
• Regional travel will be required.

Skills

Travel readiness

Effective communication

Autonomy

Microsoft Office

Australian work rights

OHHM interest

Education

Occupational Hygiene / related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SLR is an international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high quality tailored services.With 1200+ staff in APAC alone, we provide consultancy advice and support on a wide range of strategic and site-specific issues to a diverse and growing base of business, regulatory and governmental clients.

SLR has a opportunity for an entry-level/graduate to join our Occupational Hygiene and Hazardous Materials (OHHM) team as a HAZMAT Consultant. This is a full-time position based out of our Sydney office, where you will be working with a great local team as well as collaborating with a wider team in other locations throughout Australia.

This role will suit entry level candidates that although may not have direct experience in the industry, have an interest or are keen to build a career in consulting alongside a team of industry leaders and work on the field, meet clients and develop technically.

Responsibilities

• Asbestos Inspections, Sampling and Surveying
• Asbestos Air Monitoring and Fibre Counting (with NATA training provided)
• Occupational exposure monitoring for hazards including dust, diesel particulate matter, welding fumes, noise, asbestos fibres and chemicals.
• Developing sampling plans.
• Respirator and hearing protection fit testing.
• Reviewing sample data and entering it into company databases.
• Conducting field task observations.
• Providing accurate and reliable data for technical reports and proposals.
• Contributing to SLR projects.
• Regional travel will be required.

Skills and Experience

• Ability to travel regularly and be flexible with work arrangements.
• Resource and/or heavy industry experience or exposure through study.
• A valid driver's licence (a C class manual drivers' licence is advantageous).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Competent computer skills in Microsoft, particularly Excel and Word.
• The ability to work well autonomously and under supervision.
• Australian Citizenship or rights to work in Australia.
• You will have keen interest in OHHM and be driven to continue ongoing learning and development where SLR will support training to support your progression.
• Able to communicate information to technical and non-technical personnel
• Experience working on a mine site
• Experience with asbestos management and/or removal
• Qualifications in Occupational Hygiene, Chemistry, OHS, Science, Nursing/Medical and/or Environmental disciplines.

We are proud of our unique culture where we work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcomes. We recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all.

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Next Steps

We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion. Please note that interviews are conducted with gender diverse interview panels to the best of our ability. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

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