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Senior Occupational Hygienist      

• $130,692 per annum + superannuation
• Full time, fixed term position (12 months)
• Geelong, Melbourne or Regional Victorian Location

Come and join an energised and positive workplace which makes a difference to all Victorians.

About the role

WorkSafe is seeking a Senior Occupational Hygienist to provide specialist knowledge and technical expertise to help Victorian workplaces control health & safety risks. In this role you will have the opportunity to play a key part in helping Victorian workers to return home safely each day.

As part of a team of Hygienists you will provide support to a wide variety of internal and external clients and assist in complex workplace interventions; incident investigations; policy, guidance and standards development; stakeholder consultation; and in developing the technical capability of WorkSafe’s Inspectorate.

• Provide expert advice, conduct analysis and apply contemporary technical information to influence a reduction in the incidence and severity of work-related injury.
• Effectively partner with nominated Regions to facilitate the provision of occupational hygiene support to complex workplace interventions, building capability across regional teams and the development of tactical activities for local delivery.
• Participate in regional planning activities, perform analysis to determine the local risk profile and seek to understand local training and coaching needs.
• Contribute technical expertise to the development of legislation, standards, guidance materials, operational policies and procedures in relation to physical, chemical and biological hazards .
• Evaluate statutory applications in accordance with policy and procedures

About you

You are an experienced Occupational Hygienist ready for the next step in your career. You possess a strong knowledge of occupational hygiene and experience in the application of, systems, processes and procedures to reduce the incidence and severity of injury and disease and can demonstrate the ability to undertake effective research and analysis and produce accurate reports and material. Additionally, you will also possess:

• Good analytical and problem solving skills, including demonstrated ability to interpret complex technical information and data.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in personal air monitoring.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in the development of initiatives that aim to influence the behaviour or actions of others.
• Understanding and prior application of project management methodologies, including the preparation of project plans and undertaking project evaluation.

Qualifications

• Post graduate qualifications in occupational hygiene and
• A degree in a relevant discipline of science (preferably majoring in chemistry/physical science).
• Eligible for full membership of the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygiene (AIOH)

Working with Us

We pride ourselves on being a great place to work and offer flexibility to facilitate work/life balance. People who are seeking part-time or job share arrangements are encouraged to apply.

What’s next?

Applications close 11:00pm Monday 30^th January. Click the link to apply, and join us in making a difference to Victorian lives.

Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position. You may be required to undergo a National Police Check (and/or Medical Assessment) as part of the recruitment process.

Candidate screening may take place prior to the advertisement closing, so get your application in.

For further enquiries please contact Abbey Bernard via email abbey_bernard@worksafe.vic.gov.au

About Us

WorkSafe Victoria plays a critical role in the lives of Victorian employers and workers – as the state’s health and safety regulator and as the manager of Victoria’s workers compensation scheme. In both capacities, employers and workers are at the heart of our service.

Our aim is to keep all workplaces healthy and safe, and to deliver high quality care and treatment when workers are injured.

Our future

WorkSafe’s Strategy has our core purpose front of mind – reducing workplace harm and improving outcomes for injured workers. We don’t shy away from the importance of our purpose to the Victorian community, that’s why we have a stated ambition to be world leading.

We want Victoria to be the safest place to work in Australia and one of the safest in the world; and we aspire to be a world leader in return to work after a workplace injury.

Important Information

WorkSafe is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees consistent with WorkSafe’s obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act).

Therefore, all WorkSafe employees are required to have an up to date COVID-19 vaccination status, which is currently defined by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) as three vaccine doses, unless a valid medical exemption applies.

To meet our obligations under the OH&S Act, WorkSafe will request vaccination information or evidence of an exemption in the pre-employment stage.

Prior to commencement of employment with WorkSafe you will need to provide evidence that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 and have an up to date vaccination status, or that a medical exemption applies.