Senior Occupational Hygienist Consultant

About the role

An established environmental health and safety consultancy is seeking a Senior Occupational Hygienist Consultant to deliver expert workplace exposure assessments and occupational hygiene monitoring. This is a permanent full-time position in the greater Adelaide area, with up to $110,000, and is not open to sponsorship or work visas.

Key responsibilities

• Lead occupational hygiene monitoring and exposure assessments across a variety of client environments
• Conduct personal and area air sampling for airborne contaminants such as dust, vapours and fumes, ensuring regulatory compliance
• Carry out noise assessments and evaluate chemical and physical workplace hazards
• Analyse data against exposure limits and give actionable risk mitigation advice
• Manage project workflows from scoping and fieldwork through laboratory coordination, reporting and client engagement
• Review technical documentation, ensure quality standards and guide junior staff
• Maintain client relationships and oversee project budgets and timelines

Required profile

• Substantial practical experience in occupational hygiene and exposure assessment
• Proven ability to lead projects and guide small teams in occupational health and safety contexts
• Australian permanent residency or equivalent right to work

Required skills

• Strong scientific and analytical skills applied to hazard identification and control
• Occupational hygiene monitoring and exposure assessment

What we offer

• Competitive salary package with superannuation benefits
• Diverse projects across multiple industries
• Ongoing professional development and career advancement support
• Opportunities to mentor less experienced colleagues without formal management responsibilities