Occupational Hygiene Consultant

**About the business**

As a technical service provider in delivery of “boutique” Occupational Hygiene and Environmental services to their clientele with a NATA accredited laboratory they have serviced Victoria for over 22 years.

If you have an Occupational Hygiene and/or OH&S background, we can offer a rewarding opportunity to join our team based in Collingwood, Melbourne.

**Culture**

As a people-first inclusive company, the team is at the core of all its operations by promoting a genuine care in creating a workplace where staff feel empowered, respected and valued.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage.

As part of the team, you will work alongside the owner and senior management who will be committed to your success.

**Our aspiration for you**
- Deepen your expertise in a dynamic, diverse and inclusive work environment
- Unprecedented access to Senior Consultants committed to developing our team
- Innovative and collaborative multidisciplinary projects
- The opportunity to work on all phases of the project cycle

At Alpha, we care about our people and their development in their chosen profession. Our people are exposed to all facets of the project cycle and not pigeonholed into specific tasked based roles such as only being a field worker or draft person. This is an excellent opportunity to begin or continue developing your career within a dynamic and professional consultancy company.

**Job tasks and responsibilities**
- Undertaking occupational hygiene assessments across a diverse contaminant profile such as; asbestos, mould, respirable & inhalable dust, respirable crystalline silica, chemical agents, noise, radiation and general occupational hygiene risks.
- Complete all necessary investigation, sampling and analysis to ensure our clients are provided and effectively supported with the most relevant risk mitigation strategies for implementation.
- Write technical reports, and where required, provide quality assurance and technical review.
- Supervision and clearance of removed contaminant / hazardous material.
- Project and client management

**Skills and experience**
- Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety or related discipline
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to engage with clients and other key stakeholders directly
- Must be able to work weekends when required
- Must hold a current Victorian driver’s license
- Strong organizational skills and proactive attitude
- Efficient and motivated
- Must be able to work both autonomously and as part of a team
- Experience in asbestos fibre counting and bulk identification of asbestos preferred, but not required

Remuneration will be based on relevant experience / tertiary qualifications.

As the role is based 10 minutes from the CBD it has excellent vehicle access and public transport access.

You will be rewarded with an attractive remuneration package commensurate with your experience, training and a career path progression plan with a flexible employer that is willing to listen.

Does this sound good to you?

Maybe you are looking for your next step in this industry with a new challenge in Melbourne?

**Benefits**:

- Maternity leave
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

- What's your expected annual base salary?
- What is your current Covid-19 vaccination status?
- Are you available to travel for this role when required?
- Are you available to work outside your usual hours when required? (e.g. weekends, evenings, public holidays)
- Are you currently studying?

**Education**:

- Bachelor Degree (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Australian driver's license (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)