Occupational Hygienist

VA Sciences are seeking an Occupational Hygienist to join our team

About Us:
We have established ourselves as a premium service provider in our market, offering exceptional customer service, onsite assessments, consultancy, and reporting. Our culture emphasizes continuous improvement, development, innovation, and a strong will to achieve excellence. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Hygienist to join our team based in Melbourne, Victoria.

Culture:
We take pride in fostering a culture of individuals striving to be the best they can be. We emphasize constant improvement, development, innovation, and a strong will to achieve. Our approach focuses on mentorship over management, creating leaders, promoting professional and personal development, all while working together toward a shared vision.

Position Overview:
As an Occupational Hygienist, you will play a pivotal role in addressing both health and environmental concerns. You will work closely with a diverse client base, including government agencies, health care providers, research institutes, insurance professionals, property developers, and many more.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct occupational hygiene assessments within both the built and natural environment, primarily focusing on biological, chemical and physical stressors.
- Collect data and samples using diverse methods and techniques.
- Interpret analytical results and data.
- Prepare technical reports, protocols, and expert advice.
- Handle administrative tasks including quote preparation and system development.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, demonstrating professionalism and strong verbal/written communication skills.
- Demonstrate a commitment to health, safety, quality, and duty of care responsibilities.
- Work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Prepare reports adhering to industry standards and guidelines.
- Contribute to team-based outcomes.
- Attend site investigations and conduct fieldwork.
- Conduct various types of sampling and investigations, including microbial, chemical etc.
- Manage site remediation projects.
- Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Qualifications and Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Hygiene, or a closely aligned field.
- Provisional member or higher within the AIOH.
- Minimum 2 years full-time post-graduate experience in conducting Occupational Hygiene assessments in commercial, industrial, and residential settings.
- Experience in conducting on-site assessments without direct physical supervision.
- Extensive experience in conducting microbial assessments in residential and commercial settings.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of local requirements and standards.

Additional requirements:

- Based in Melbourne, Victoria.
- The ability and willingness to travel for work, including short-term interstate travel.

Salary and Benefits:

- Starting base of $70,000 + super
- Paid overtime
- Travel allowances
- Company car
- Laptop
- Phone

How to Apply:
**Salary**: From $70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company car
- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- Occupational Hygienist: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Australian driver's licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (required)

Work Location: On the road