Principal Occupational Hygiene Consultant- Newcastle, NSW
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The opportunity
Our national Hazardous Materials & Occupational Hygiene team comprises licensed asbestos assessors, certified occupational hygienists, senior toxicologists, and laboratory professionals. We have in-house NATA accredited asbestos laboratories in all major offices.
We’re expanding our NSW Hazardous Materials & Occupational Hygiene team and looking for a Principal Consultant to take the lead on a major client account.
The role can be based on the Central Coast, Newcastle, or our newly refurbished Sydney office. We work hybrid, so you’ll enjoy the flexibility of working from home when not required on client sites, great for maintaining work-life balance. We will provide financial support for anyone who might have to relocate for the role.
In this role, you’ll help elevate EHS standards, protect worker wellbeing, and strengthen client reputations by delivering expert advice that meets both regulatory and best practice benchmarks.
Our recent projects span industrial sites, research facilities, and public infrastructure, working with clients like the Department of Education, Sydney Trains, Transport for NSW, Westfield, Westpac, NSW Health, AMPOL, SafeWork, CSIRO, and Rio Tinto.
We are interested in hearing from you if you have 5+ years' experience as a licensed Asbestos Assessor and Project Manager.
Expect a dynamic role with overtime opportunities, excellent working conditions, and a diverse team of experts ready to support your growth through hands-on mentoring and tailored training.
What you’ll do
- Lead and manage hazardous materials assessments, including asbestos, lead, PCBs, and other regulated substances, from initial survey through to remediation and clearance
- Provide occupational hygiene advice, including exposure assessment, risk management, and the development of control strategies for chemical, biological, and physical hazards in workplaces
- Oversee the development and implementation of hazardous materials management plans and occupational hygiene monitoring programs
- Ensure all work complies with relevant Australian legislation, codes of practice, and industry standards
- Prepare high-quality technical reports, risk assessments, and client communications in a timely manner
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to consultants and junior staff, supporting their professional development and knowledge sharing
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying new business opportunities and contributing to tender submissions
- Stay current with industry developments, emerging hazards, and technology trends relevant to hazardous materials and occupational hygiene
About you
You are likely to have tertiary qualifications in a scientific field, environmental management/science, health and safety, or occupational hygiene.
You will ideally bring the following:
- 8+ years in hazardous materials management and occupational hygiene consulting
- Demonstrated expertise in conducting hazardous materials surveys, risk assessments, and remediation projects
- Comprehensive knowledge of relevant Australian and state regulations, codes of practice, and standards
- Proven ability to manage complex projects, deliver high-quality reports, and meet client expectations
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills
- Professional membership or certification, e.g. full membership of the Australian Institute of AIOH, COH, and/or Licensed Asbestos Assessor is highly regarded
- Valid Australian driver’s license and willingness to travel to client sites
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 73,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.
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