Our client is a government agency that provides vocational education and training, with a strong focus on regional and community engagement throughout NSW.
They are seeking to engage an experienced Occupational Hygienist to drive health, hygiene, and wellbeing initiatives across the workforce and learning environments.
About the Role
The position is responsible for driving occupational health, hygiene and wellbeing practices for staff and learners. The work scope includes the development and implementation of a health monitoring framework, including performance standards, associated with guidance documentation and audit tools in compliance with Work Health and Safety legislation, regulations and relevant Codes of Practice.
Mandatory Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications
1. Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience
2. Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
3. Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing occupational health and hygiene hazard strategies, action plans, policies, processes and management systems within an organisation.
Key Accountabilities
1. Identify, assess, prioritise and provide sound advice related to occupational health, hygiene and wellbeing, including evaluating specific hazards and risks in various complex environments.
2. Provide specialist advice based on sound research to drive development, implementation and evaluation of risk control measures, with ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness of risk control measures.
3. Lead organisational compliance with relevant regulations and standards by conducting necessary assessments, identifying and advising on relevant procedures and protocols, developing and implementing and managing effective occupational health and hygiene monitoring programs.
4. Work in collaboration with key stakeholders to build and manage strong relationships, providing expert advice ensuring that occupational health and hygiene is integrated into broader organisational goals, proactively identifying and addressing potential hazards and risks.
5. Drive continuous improvement, new initiatives, innovation in service delivery and best practice approaches to ensure legislation, regulations, and industry standards are delivered in an equitable, consistent and efficient manner.
To apply for this role, go to our website and select the Job Vacancies link or Apply through this job ad. Please quote Job Reference Number 3906164 on any correspondence.
Resume & Cover Letter
Please provide your resume in Word format and a Cover Letter highlighting your skills and experience based on the mandatory criteria listed above.
For further information about the position, please contact us on 02 9774 4257.
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