Principal Corporate Occupational Hygienist

Full-time

**Company Description**:

- OceanaGold is a growing mid-tier gold and copper producer, publicly listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). We are committed to safely and responsibly maximising the generation of free cash flow from our operations and delivering strong returns for our shareholders. Our portfolio includes four operating mines: the Haile Gold Mine in the United States of America, the Didipio Mine in the Philippines, and the Macraes and Waihi operations in New Zealand. Our operations are supported by a global workforce with significant expertise in exploration, development, and operations.

Our purpose is mining gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver we produce are essential for the renewable energy and transport sectors, life-saving medical devices, and the technology that connects communities around the world. Our activities also contribute to economic growth and improved health and education outcomes in the regions where we operate. We provide direct employment to over 3,700 people and indirect employment to many more.

Our vision is to be a company people trust, want to work for and partner with, supply to, and invest in, creating value. This vision is brought to life by our values - Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork - which put our people, host communities, the environment, and our stakeholders at the forefront of our decision-making.

As a key member of the team, you will oversee the development of health and hygiene programs, including exposure monitoring and wellness initiatives. You will analyse data to assess compliance and identify trends, providing actionable insights to improve workplace conditions. Collaborating with stakeholders, you will help implement strategies to minimise physical and psychosocial risks while ensuring robust reporting and governance practices.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead the development and implementation of health and hygiene strategies, programs, and KPIs.
- Provide expert guidance on hygiene incident investigations and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Oversee health monitoring systems and data analysis, delivering actionable recommendations.
- Collaborate with key operational stakeholders to develop and implement effective control measures to minimise or eliminate workplace hazards.
- Support reporting processes and the continuous improvement of management systems.
- Ensure the quality of data collection methods through annual audits.

**Qualifications**:
**Education**
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Nursing, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
- Certified Occupational Hygienist (COH®) / Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or equivalent certification.

**Experience and Skills**
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in occupational hygiene within heavy industry (mining, oil & gas or construction).
- Ability to develop, implement, and manage Occupational Hygiene and Health Monitoring Programs and corporate-level strategies.
- Proficiency in conducting Hygiene Risk Assessments, hazard assessments, exposure monitoring, and data analysis.
- Technical competency in a range of personal exposure monitoring techniques.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Solid project management skills with the ability to engage successfully with workers and managers.
- Ability to communicate technical information to diverse stakeholders through written reports and oral presentations.
- Maintain Certified Occupational Hygienist (COH®) / Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or equivalent certification.

**Additional Information**:

- Competitive Salary + STI and LTI.
- Less than 20% travel required.
- Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Global gold mining company.
- Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected.

**OGC VALUES**: CARE | RESPECT | INTEGRITY | PERFORMANCE | TEAMWORK**

OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities.

Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

NO APPLICATIONS FROM EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES WILL BE ACCEPTED