Senior Occupational Hygienist - Temporary opportunity for 18 months
Organisation/Entity: Sydney Trains
Job category: Projects
Job location:
Burwood, NSW, AU, 2134
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Job reference number: 109516
Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time
Salary range: $163149.0-$179913.0
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You're passionate about a career delivering solutions that impact millions.
You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work-life balance or wellbeing.
In this role, you'll:
Join our Safety Risk and Assurance (SRA) Service Delivery team to support the Major Works Function in delivering projects by providing subject matter expert advice and guidance for SRA Professionals and Advisors as well as Managers, Engineers and Business leaders on matters relating to the safe management of occupational hazards during planned and unplanned engineering and maintenance tasks.
Assess and provide guidance on the safe management of chemicals, physical and biological hazards and hazardous materials that may be present in the workplace, ensuring any concerns relating to hazardous materials (such as asbestos, silica, airborne contaminants) can be managed and escalated accordingly.
Undertake activities to interpret Work Health and Safety (WHS) Legislation and the Sydney Trains Safety Management System (SMS) and support Engineering and Maintenance teams by consulting with them on updates and requirements to WHS Regulations, specifically for the changes to Workplace Exposure Limits (WEL) on airborne contaminants.
Collaborate with key stakeholders to undertake site assurance activities, promote occupational hygiene awareness, and provide mentoring activities to support the business.
This a Temporary full time position for up to 18 months, located onsite at the Clyde Hub, with a requirement to travel to job sites as required.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack
About you
Hold an Occupational Hygiene related Science Degree with demonstrated professional experience in occupational hygiene within, or as a consultant to, a major organisation and eligible for Provisional or Full Membership of the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH).
Knowledge in construction and maintenance operational sites, tunnelling environments beneficial with exposure and experience with legislation and Silica in the workplace and exposure.
Demonstrated experience in the identification, risk assessment and control of hazardous chemicals and hazardous materials, noise, vibration, lighting, thermal stress, protective equipment, ventilation and ergonomics.
Ability to operate occupational hygiene testing equipment and interpret results and demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the WHS legislative framework and demonstrated experience in applying legislative requirements to workplaces.
Demonstrated ability to prepare detailed reports and provide expert level analysis and advice on occupational hygiene risks
Strong communication, consultation and negotiation skills and a high degree of initiative and flexibility.
Who we are
Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.
At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We’re continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network.
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.
This is an in-person, on-site role.
Apply today
Applications close 11:59 PM, Friday 24th July 2026
For more information about this role, please contact
[email protected].
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 information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.
Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW
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