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Senior Health & Hygiene Advisor / Occupational Hygienist

About the role
Join UGL in this newly created position designed to address the evolving needs of our diverse projects. This role ensures compliance with updated legislation while building internal expertise in health and hygiene.

You will play a pivotal part in positioning our company at the forefront of health and hygiene standards. Your work will involve providing technical advice and developing robust internal procedures to manage workplace health and hygiene hazards effectively. This full-time role can be based at our offices in Brisbane, Melbourne, North Sydney, or Perth. We proudly foster an inclusive and supportive environment, making us an attractive choice for female candidates.

Why this role?
• Shape UGL’s health and hygiene landscape by fostering best practices and engaging with key sites nationwide.
• Be a part of our transition from external consultants and make a meaningful impact.
• Flexible work arrangements, including two days of remote work, enhancing work-life balance.

Key responsibilities
• Develop and implement health and hygiene standards and internal procedures in line with legislation.
• Mentor and coach stakeholders to understand and adopt best practices.
• Integrate into project teams to guide best practices and conduct site risk assessments.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, simplifying complex information and building relationships.

What we offer
• Enjoy hybrid work arrangements.
• Benefit from 16 weeks of paid primary parental leave.
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance.
• Discounted Medibank health insurance.
• Shape your career with an Individual Development Plan.
• Participate in our Wellness Program with AIA Vitality.
• Access our OneRewards Discount Program.

About you
• Extensive experience in a similar Health & Hygiene Advisor role, ideally in a related industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or a related field.
• Strong understanding of health and occupational hygiene legislation.
• Excellent ability to prioritise workload and meet demanding deadlines.

About Us
UGL is a respected of end-to-end engineering, construction, operation and maintenance services within various sectors including rail, transport, communications, oil and gas, power, renewables, resources, water and defence. We partner with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies, government agencies, private enterprises, and public institutions. As a member of the CIMIC Group of companies, we value diversity in our team’s backgrounds, ideas, work styles.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire.

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