Occupational Health and Safety Adviser

1 week ago

Auburn, Australia Hibbs & Associates Full time

**About the role**

This position is suitable for a new graduate.

We are seeking an Occupational Health and Safety professional to provide quality professional consulting services to a range of clients in the fields of property risk management, environmental and occupational health & safety.

**Key Responsibilities**

Reporting to the Principal Hazardous Material Consultant and the Occupational Health and Safety Adviser.
- Conducting surveys of commercial, industrial and residential facilities for a range of hazardous building materials including asbestos, SMF, lead-based paint systems and PCB containing components.
- Preparing qualitative risk assessments and developing hazard control strategies for hazardous materials.
- Preparing technical specifications and tender documentation for hazardous materials abatement projects.
- Preparing detailed scientific/technical reports for each of the above-mentioned activities.
- Conducting air monitoring for asbestos and SMF.
- Analysing building materials and soil samples for asbestos fibres by Polarised Light Microscopy supplemented with Dispersion Staining. Obtain / Maintain NATA Accreditation (Identifier and Signatory). Maintain satisfactory Asbestos Identification Program (PTA) results to maintain NATA accreditation.
- Assisting with laboratory maintenance functions and quality assurance programmes. Participate in, and successfully complete Intra-Laboratory QA samples.
- Reviewing and developing a working knowledge of, and keep up to date with the current WHS legislation, Codes of Practice, journals articles, etc.
- Communicating with clients via telephone, site meetings, presentation of reports, etc.
- Undertaking other in-house administrative duties relevant to the position.
- Collaborating with environmental and occupational hygiene departments as required.

**Key Skills**
- Highly developed report preparation, written and personal communication skills.
- Understanding of risk assessment and management.
- Practical and innovative approach to problem solving.
- Ability to research scientific and engineering problems, and to compile and analyse information from a variety of sources.
- Well-developed personal organisational and time management skills.
- Computer literacy in MS Office & Excel

**To be successful you will need to demonstrate**:

- Bachelor of higher qualification in health and safety required
- Must have 1- 2 years work experience in the position
- Comprehensive knowledge of:
the principles of occupational hygiene and assessment of workplace hazards, industrial processes, equipment, and materials used in the workplace; toxicological effects of chemicals and other occupational hazards; relationship between working conditions and health; fundamentals of chemistry, mathematics, physics, and engineering; instrumentation and sampling equipment for conducting occupational hygiene investigations / assessments; occupational health standards, codes, and regulations.
- Highly developed report preparation, written and personal communication skills.
- The ability to prepare clear, concise, accurate, investigative, and narrative reports.
- Well-developed personal organisational and time management skills.
- Computer literacy in MS Office & Excel.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person

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