Job Description
Our national Hazardous Materials & Occupational Hygiene team comprises licensed asbestos assessors, certified occupational hygienists, senior toxicologists, and laboratory professionals with in‐house NATA‐accredited asbestos laboratories. We are expanding our NSW Hazardous Materials & Occupational Hygiene team and looking for an Associate or Senior Associate Consultant to take the lead on a major client account.
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The role can be based in Central Coast, Newcastle, or our Sydney office. We work hybrid, allowing flexible work‐from‐home when not required onsite.
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What You'll Do
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Lead and manage hazardous materials assessments, including asbestos, lead, PCBs, and other regulated substances, from initial survey through to remediation and clearance
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Provide occupational hygiene advice, including exposure assessment, risk management, and development of control strategies for chemical, biological, and physical hazards in workplaces
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Oversee the development and implementation of hazardous materials management plans and occupational hygiene monitoring programmes
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Ensure all work complies with relevant Australian legislation, codes of practice, and industry standards
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Prepare high‐quality technical reports, risk assessments, and client communications in a timely manner
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Mentor and provide technical guidance to consultants and junior staff,



supporting their professional development and knowledge sharing
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Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying current business opportunities and contributing to tender submissions
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Stay current with industry developments, emerging hazards, and technology trends relevant to hazardous materials and occupational hygiene
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About You
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You likely hold tertiary qualifications in a scientific field, environmental
management/science,
health and safety, or occupational hygiene.
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You Will Ideally Bring The Following
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Typically 8+ years in hazardous materials management and occupational hygiene consulting
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Demonstrated expertise in conducting hazardous materials surveys, risk assessments, and remediation projects
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Comprehensive knowledge of relevant Australian and state regulations, codes of practice, and standards
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Proven ability to manage complex projects, deliver high‐quality reports, and meet client expectations
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Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills
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Professional membership or certification, e.g., full membership of the Australian Institute of AIOH, COH, and/or licensed asbestos assessor is highly regarded
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Valid Australian driver's licence and willingness to travel to client sites
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📌 Principal Occupational Hygiene Consultant- Newcastle, Nsw (New South Wales)
🏢 WSP in Australia
📍 New South Wales