Senior Hazardous Materials Technician / Consultant

Construction Sciences; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Competitive salary

Senior-level ownership

Mentoring

Ongoing training

Kiwa Rewards

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Kiwa ELS in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Hazardous Materials Consultant to join our growing team. You will spend about 60% on site across Southeast Queensland, conducting asbestos, mould and hazardous materials surveys, and 40% in the office handling reporting, project management, proposals and QA.

This senior role offers project ownership, technical leadership and mentoring responsibilities within a global Kiwa group, with ongoing training and a strong work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in hazardous materials consulting or occupational hygiene.
• A current LAA licence is essential.
• A current Australian driver’s licence is essential.
• Science, environmental or hazardous materials qualifications (P-Certs desirable).
• Membership with AIOH, FAMANZ or similar body is highly regarded.
• Experience preparing and reviewing technical reports.
• Experience managing projects, developing scopes and fee proposals is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Conduct asbestos, mould and hazardous materials surveys across properties.
• Undertake clearance inspections and airborne asbestos fibre monitoring.
• Complete contamination and post-remediation verification assessments.
• Conduct occupational hygiene surveys and monitoring.
• Manage projects: scope of work, fee proposals, resources, deadlines.
• Produce clear hazardous materials and occupational hygiene reports.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to other consultants.

Skills

Hazardous materials

Occupational hygiene

Project management

Technical reporting

Client liaison

Education

Science/Environmental/Hazmat qualifications

P-Certs

AIOH/FAMANZ membership

Job description

Working alongside our NATA-accredited laboratory, our Hazardous Materials team provides asbestos, mould and hazardous materials management, assessment and advisory services to an established client base across the construction, facilities management, transport, insurance and government sectors. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a full-time Senior Hazardous Materials Consultant to join our Brisbane-based team. Approximately 60% of your time will be spent on site across Southeast Queensland, undertaking hazardous materials and occupational hygiene work. The remaining 40% will be office-based and focused on technical reporting, project management, proposals, quality assurance and supporting the development of other consultants.

Work-Life Balance: We share the workload across the team to promote a healthy work-life balance.

What you will be doing

• Conduct asbestos, mould and hazardous materials surveys across industrial, commercial and residential properties.
• Undertake clearance inspections and airborne asbestos fibre monitoring associated with asbestos removal work.
• Complete contamination and post-remediation verification assessments for asbestos, mould, moisture and other contaminants.
• Conduct occupational hygiene surveys and monitoring
• Manage projects, including developing scopes of work, preparing fee proposals, coordinating resources and ensuring project objectives and deadlines are achieved.
• Produce clear, accurate hazardous materials and occupational hygiene reports.
• Undertake technical review and quality assurance of reports prepared by other consultants.
• Provide technical guidance, training and mentoring to less experienced consultants.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to understand project requirements and provide practical technical advice.
• Perform laboratory analysis, including fibre counting for airborne asbestos, where required.
• Conduct respirator face fit testing when required.
• Ensure client deliverables are completed accurately and within agreed timeframes.
• Quality Assurance support when required

Why work with us?

• Company vehicle provided.
• Competitive salary & overtime based on your experience.
• Senior position with genuine project ownership and technical responsibility.
• Opportunity to mentor and support the development of other consultants.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Kiwa Rewards, including discounts on shopping, travel, insurance and more.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Supportive local team with the backing of a global organisation.

Experience and qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in hazardous materials consulting, occupational hygiene or a closely related field.
• A current LAA licence is essential.
• A current Australian driver’s licence is essential.
• Science, environmental or hazardous materials qualifications, including relevant P-Certs, are desirable.
• Professional membership with AIOH, FAMANZ or a similar industry body will be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing technical reports.
• Experience managing projects, developing scopes and preparing fee proposals will be highly regarded.

About you

• Strong asbestos and/or Occ Hygiene background - Technically strong and confident providing advice to clients, contractors and other consultants.
• Comfortable balancing hands‑on fieldwork with reporting, project management and technical review.
• Well organised and capable of managing multiple projects, priorities and deadlines.
• Able to communicate clearly and professionally with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Confident mentoring and providing constructive technical feedback to other consultants.
• Practical, safety-focused and detail‑oriented.
• Able to work independently while contributing positively to the wider team.

About Us: Kiwa ELS is a customer-focused, results‑driven risk management consultancy with offices in Brisbane and Sydney. We deliver hazardous materials, occupational hygiene, environmental and risk management consulting services to clients across Australia.

As part of the Kiwa Group—a global leader in testing, inspection and certification with more than 12,000 professionals across 35+ countries—we offer the backing of an international organisation while maintaining a strong local presence.

If you are an experienced hazardous materials professional looking for a senior role that combines fieldwork, project ownership and technical leadership,

Additional information

• Role with genuine project ownership & technical responsibility
• Work-Life Balance: We share the workload across the team to promote a healthy wo
• Strong career development with the backing of global Kiwa group