Occupational Hygienist (Temporary Opportunity up to 24 months)

You’re agile, keen and open to meaningful work and opportunities that come your way.

You take health and safety as seriously as we do. You're passionate about being part of a team that delivers impactful health and safety outcomes so that everyone goes home safely every day.

In this role, you'll:

Join the Health and Safety Technical team and become a driving force in shaping the future for Sydney!

As an Occupational Hygienist within our expert Health and Safety Technical team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting an established occupational health and hygiene team across Sydney Metro's exceptional project portfolio.

This role will see you supporting an established occupational health and hygiene team in providing OHH technical advice and governance support to the Sydney Metro Project Delivery Division to facilitate Delivery Partners and Principal Contractors in complying with the Sydney Metro Principal Contractor Health & Safety Standards. This will also include Site-based audits with Delivery Partners and Principal Contractors to verify compliance with the Sydney Metro Standard.

Beyond that, you will also be an invaluable resource in supporting the Sydney Metro Enterprise WHS Management System with the key objective ensuring the systematic management of Enterprise-wide occupational health risks. You will be supporting the development and implementation of Sydney Metro Enterprise WHS Management System aspects, with a focus on Occupational Health and Hygiene. Some specific duties and tasks in this aspect can include health risk assessments, delivery and review of OHH-related training, control implementation and verification, and respirator fit-testing.

This is a fixed-term role for 24 months, requiring attendance at the Sydney Metro office and Project sites. Flexible work arrangements may be available following agreement with the Senior Manager.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack

About you

You will have previous experience in a similar position supported by relevant tertiary qualifications in Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Hygiene, or Science, alongside equivalent professional experience.

You will be proactive and take responsibility for delivering intended outcomes with the highest level of quality.

You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex matters to a variety of stakeholders, both internally and externally at all levels.

Ideally you will also be a Full Member of the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists, and with the goal of becoming a Certified Occupational Hygienist (COH)®

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day. 

Sydney Metro delivers Australia’s biggest public transport project and first driverless railway. We engage with our customers and community, and contribute to vibrant and attractive places through station design, interchanges and precincts.

Join us
Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team’s home base location with remote days. 

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us.  Apply now!

Applications close: 11:59 pm, Sunday 25th May 2025

For more information about this role, please contact MAREN.STEED@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal people or Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. 

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