Senior Hazardous Materials Consultant

We are seeking an experienced Senior Hazardous Materials Consultant to provide professional hazardous materials management and risk assessment services. This permanent full-time role is based in a well-established environmental health and safety consultancy located in the Adelaide metropolitan area.

Role Overview

- Skills required: Expertise in conducting hazardous material surveys, asbestos inspections, and risk evaluations.
- Salary range: $95,000 to $110,000 per year plus superannuation.
- Location: Adelaide metropolitan region.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and perform hazardous materials inspections, including asbestos surveys and site investigations across commercial, industrial, government, and infrastructure projects.
- Identify and evaluate asbestos, lead paint, synthetic mineral fibres, PCBs, and other hazardous materials in buildings and environments.
- Conduct air monitoring and clearance inspections following asbestos remediation, preparing detailed technical reports in accordance with licensing requirements.
- Develop and maintain hazardous materials registers, risk assessments, and management plans.
- Deliver expert advice to clients regarding identification, risk mitigation strategies, remediation, and relevant regulatory compliance.
- Manage projects comprehensively—coordinating field activities, reporting, budgets, timelines, and client communications.
- Support junior staff by reviewing work, providing mentoring, technical guidance, and quality assurance.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers a chance to contribute technical leadership within environmental safety without formal staff management responsibilities.



The role provides diverse project exposure across multiple sectors including infrastructure, defence, education, and commercial properties. You will have direct engagement with senior consultants fostering a collaborative environment where your expertise shapes project outcomes and improves safety practices.

About Your Next Employer

The organisation is a reputable environmental health and safety consultancy delivering quality hazardous materials compliance and assessment services. They promote professional growth via mentorship and clear pathways for advancement, potentially leading to senior specialist or managerial roles.

What You Bring to the Role

- Significant practical experience in hazardous materials surveying and asbestos risk management.
- Comprehensive understanding of licensing and compliance standards for hazardous substances in construction and industrial settings.
- Demonstrated project management skills including client engagement, budgeting, and reporting.
- Permanent Residency status in Australia is mandatory.

Benefits Include

- Market-competitive salary package up to $110,000 per annum plus superannuation.
- Secure, permanent full-time employment with ongoing career development opportunities.
- Varied work across multiple sectors enhancing technical and professional skills.
- A supportive, inclusive workplace culture encouraging leadership and mentorship.
- Clear advancement pathways towards senior technical or managerial roles without immediate people management duties.

Not quite right for you?
Please email us a copy of your CV at ••••@macrorecruitment.com.au
Please let us know your ideal role, salary range, and preferred region.

📌 Senior Hazardous Materials Consultant | Environmental Health & Safety (Adelaide)
🏢 MACRO Recruitment
📍 Adelaide