Principal Occupational Hygiene Consultant- Newcastle, NSW
WSP in Australia • Newcastle, AU
30+ days ago
Job description
Our national Hazardous Materials & Occupational Hygiene team comprises licensed asbestos assessors, certified occupational hygienists, senior toxicologists, and laboratory professionals with in‑house NATA‑accredited asbestos laboratories. We are expanding our NSW Hazardous Materials & Occupational Hygiene team and looking for an Associate or Senior Associate Consultant to take the lead on a major client account.
The role can be based in Central Coast, Newcastle, or our Sydney office. We work hybrid, allowing flexible work‑from‑home when not required onsite.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and manage hazardous materials assessments, including asbestos, lead, PCBs, and other regulated substances, from initial survey through to remediation and clearance
- Provide occupational hygiene advice, including exposure assessment, risk management, and development of control strategies for chemical, biological, and physical hazards in workplaces
- Oversee the development and implementation of hazardous materials management plans and occupational hygiene monitoring programmes
- Ensure all work complies with relevant Australian legislation, codes of practice, and industry standards
- Prepare high‑quality technical reports, risk assessments, and client communications in a timely manner
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to consultants and junior staff, supporting their professional development and knowledge sharing
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying new business opportunities and contributing to tender submissions
- Stay current with industry developments, emerging hazards, and technology trends relevant to hazardous materials and occupational hygiene
About You
You likely hold tertiary qualifications in a scientific field, environmental management/science, health and safety, or occupational hygiene.
You Will Ideally Bring The Following
- Typically 8+ years in hazardous materials management and occupational hygiene consulting
- Demonstrated expertise in conducting hazardous materials surveys, risk assessments, and remediation projects
- Comprehensive knowledge of relevant Australian and state regulations, codes of practice, and standards
- Proven ability to manage complex projects, deliver high‑quality reports, and meet client expectations
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills
- Professional membership or certification, e.g., full membership of the Australian Institute of AIOH, COH, and/or licensed asbestos assessor is highly regarded
- Valid Australian driver’s licence and willingness to travel to client sites
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