Asbestos Coordinator

2 weeks ago


East Perth, Western Australia Public Transport Authority Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

About the Role

Are you passionate about protecting people and the environment?

The Public Transport Authority (PTA) is seeking an experienced
Asbestos Coordinator
to play a vital role in managing our environmental responsibilities. This position provides professional advice and technical expertise to support the Environmental Manager, ensuring the PTA meets its statutory obligations and maintains best practice through its Environmental Management System.

In this role, you will plan and manage the PTA's contaminated sites and asbestos programs, oversee reporting requirements to the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER), and provide expert guidance across the organisation. You will liaise with managers, contractors, government agencies, and community groups to achieve positive environmental outcomes while ensuring risks are effectively identified and managed.

This is a unique opportunity to combine your technical expertise, project management skills, and stakeholder engagement experience in a role that makes a real impact on the safety and sustainability of WA's public transport network.

About You

To excel in this role, you will possess the following core competencies:

  • A degree in environmental science/management or equivalent experience, with extensive knowledge of the
    Contaminated Sites Act 2003
    , NEPM (2013), and their application.
  • Proven experience managing contaminated sites and asbestos programs, including investigations, remediation, monitoring, and delivery of complex projects subject to third-party audit.
  • Strong background in procuring and managing environmental consultants, with excellent interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with stakeholders.
  • Highly developed skills in analysing data, identifying risks, and providing sound recommendations for environmental management.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage priorities effectively, and apply advanced computer skills across databases, spreadsheets, and reporting tools.

About Us

The Public Transport Authority's (PTA) vision is to be recognised as a leader in providing world-class public transport services and solutions. Our purpose is to provide safe, customer-focused, integrated, and efficient transport services that align with our core values.

At the PTA, we hold five core values dear: safety, respect, recognition, integrity, and sustainability. These values guide everything we do, ensuring a workplace where safety is paramount, respect is fundamental, achievements are celebrated, integrity is unwavering, and sustainability is integral to our mission.

As a fast-growing economy, Western Australia's public transport system, under the PTA, is recognised as the best in Australia and one of the most efficient, clean, and safe networks globally. Rail transport plays a vital role in our continued success and growth, exemplified by our numerous projects such as METRONET, designed to meet the public's needs and expectations. Moving millions of people requires the skill and commitment of a talented workforce, and at the PTA, we are dedicated to delivering on our vision and purpose while upholding our values every step of the way.

You Can Expect.

  • Government role with stability and opportunities to grow through personal development and career pathways
  • Health and Wellbeing programs
    including access to a free 24/7 onsite Gym.
  • Subsidised Corporate Apparel and Spectacles
  • Supportive Team Environment
  • Opportunity to join our Social Club offering savings and benefits all year round.

This is a permanent opportunity. Applicants assessed as suitable through this process may be used to fill similar vacancies on a fixed term or permanent basis that may arise within the next 12 months

To be eligible to work permanently at the PTA you must be either an Australian Citizen, have Permanent Residency status or hold a current visa with permanent working rights in Australia.

The PTA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Further Information

Please contact
Deborah Hegarty, Manager Health Safety & Wellness
on

for specific information about the role.

For more information about the PTA, please visit

For technical difficulties, please contact the RAMS helpdesk at or email

How to Apply

Applicants are requested to provide the following:

  1. A comprehensive CV with two work related referees. Please choose referees familiar with your skills, including at least one recent supervisor or manager, unless exceptional circumstances apply.
  2. A cover letter addressing how your experience demonstrates your
    technical expertise, project management, and stakeholder engagement in managing contaminated sites and asbestos programs
    .

Applicants must apply online, using the 'Apply' button at the top of the screen. This will take you to the WA Jobs board where you will need to follow the instructions listed on the advert. If not directed straight to the position, please key Position Number
35392
in the web search box.

All applications must be submitted through the PTA website, or the WA Government jobs portal. Applications received via other platforms will not be considered.

Please note you will be required to complete the PTA Integrity and Qualification Consent Form and an Australian National Police Clearance should you become the recommended applicant through the recruitment process. Adverse outcomes of Integrity reviews and NPCs will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from the selection process. All PTA positions are subject to ongoing integrity screening. Suitable applicants may also need to undertake a full and comprehensive medical assessment.

Closing Date: Monday, 15 September 2025 at 5:00pm



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