Occupational Hygienist - Melbourne, Australia - VA Sciences

Description

VA Sciences are seeking an Occupational Hygienist to join our team


About Us:

We have established ourselves as a premium service provider in our market, offering exceptional customer service, onsite assessments, consultancy, and reporting.

Our culture emphasizes continuous improvement, development, innovation, and a strong will to achieve excellence. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Hygienist to join our team based in Melbourne, Victoria.


Culture:
We take pride in fostering a culture of individuals striving to be the best they can be. We emphasize constant improvement, development, innovation, and a strong will to achieve.

Our approach focuses on mentorship over management, creating leaders, promoting professional and personal development, all while working together toward a shared vision.

Position Overview:
As an Occupational Hygienist, you will play a pivotal role in addressing both health and environmental concerns.

You will work closely with a diverse client base, including government agencies, health care providers, research institutes, insurance professionals, property developers, and many more.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct occupational hygiene assessments within both the built and natural environment, primarily focusing on biological, chemical and physical stressors.
• Collect data and samples using diverse methods and techniques.
• Interpret analytical results and data.
• Prepare technical reports, protocols, and expert advice.
• Handle administrative tasks including quote preparation and system development.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, demonstrating professionalism and strong verbal/written communication skills.
• Demonstrate a commitment to health, safety, quality, and duty of care responsibilities.
• Work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Prepare reports adhering to industry standards and guidelines.
• Contribute to teambased outcomes.
• Attend site investigations and conduct fieldwork.
• Conduct various types of sampling and investigations, including microbial, chemical etc.
• Manage site remediation projects.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Hygiene, or a closely aligned field.
• Provisional member or higher within the AIOH.
• Minimum 2 years fulltime postgraduate experience in conducting Occupational Hygiene assessments in commercial, industrial, and residential settings.
• Experience in conducting onsite assessments without direct physical supervision.
• Extensive experience in conducting microbial assessments in residential and commercial settings.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Knowledge of local requirements and standards.

Additional requirements:

• Based in Melbourne, Victoria.
• The ability and willingness to travel for work, including shortterm interstate travel.

Salary and Benefits:

• Starting base of $70,000 + super
• Paid overtime
• Travel allowances
• Company car
• Laptop
• Phone

How to Apply:

Salary:
From $70,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Company car
• Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Experience:

Occupational Hygienist: 2 years (required)


Licence/Certification:

• Australian driver's licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (required)

Work Location:
On the road