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Industrial Hygienist

Job description

Benefits
  • Flexible working hours – early start or standard 9–5
  • Part time hours - 24 hours per week 
  • Opportunity to lead site-wide health & safety initiatives
  • Work with both global and local stakeholders
  • Career growth in a large-scale manufacturing environment

About the Company
A leading global healthcare manufacturer, recognised for creating innovative and safer solutions across the medical, scientific, and industrial sectors. With operations spanning APAC and worldwide, they partner with industry experts to deliver high-impact solutions that improve health outcomes and support workplace safety.

About the Opportunity
We are seeking a qualified Occupational Hygienist to lead industrial hygiene monitoring and workplace health risk assessments across the site. You will plan and implement sampling programs for noise, dust, welding fumes, silica, and airborne chemicals, in line with corporate and legal requirements. The role also includes managing medical surveillance programs, overseeing respiratory protection initiatives, and working with plant managers, engineering, and maintenance teams to reduce workplace exposure risks.

Duties
  • Develop and lead annual IH planning meetings with corporate and APAC teams
  • Conduct noise, dust, welding fumes, silica, and airborne chemical sampling
  • Analyse results, compile reports, and recommend risk reduction measures
  • Manage respiratory protection programs, including fit testing and training
  • Implement and coordinate medical surveillance activities
  • Liaise with internal teams to improve ventilation and workplace safety
  • Ensure compliance with corporate, legal, and ISO standards
  • Oversee PPE use, storage, and maintenance protocols
  • Coordinate with external consultants and approved laboratories

Skills and Experience
  • Certified Occupational or Industrial Hygienist (AIOH desirable)
  • Hands-on experience with chemical and noise exposure sampling
  • Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations and chemical hazards
  • ISO systems experience – interpreting reports and implementing improvements

Culture
Collaborative, safety-focused, and committed to innovation. A supportive environment where your expertise drives continuous improvement in workplace health.

How to Apply
Click apply or contact Jane Nichols, Divisional Manager on 02 8877 8714 for a confidential discussion.

About Healthcare Professionals Group
Healthcare Professionals Group recruits all positions: executive, permanent, contracting/temp, at all levels, across all areas of healthcare - Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Medical Technology and Clinical Care.
 
  • Medical Affairs & Life Sciences Recruitment - Clinical Research, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Quality, Data Management, Regulatory Affairs, Scientific;
  • Commercial Recruitment - Marketing, Sales, Analytics, Government and External Affairs;
  • Business Operations & Infrastructure Recruitment - Administration, Customer Service, Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, IT, L&D, Legal, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Warehouse;
  • Clinical Care Recruitment - Allied Health, Aged Care, General Practice, Medical Imaging, Medical Management, Medical Specialties, Nursing.

 
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