You’ll work in our Newcastle‑based Environmental Health and Safety team delivering hands‑on occupational hygiene, hazardous materials, Work Health and Safety, and environmental compliance services for clients across NSW and Australia. The role involves field inspections, monitoring and sampling, hazardous materials assessments, audits, and technical reporting. Come grow with us. AECOM is dedicated to helping industries, clients and governments meet their environmental responsibilities while positively impacting the environment we live in. We provide advisory and technical services to ensure compliance, manage impacts, and reduce risks, including obtaining permits and approvals, decommissioning and restoring contaminated sites, and tackling climate change challenges and resilience. We focus on water and soil contamination assessments, remediation of contaminated sites, occupational hygiene, stakeholder and community engagement, promoting a holistic approach to environmental impact management at every project stage Everyone belongs at AECOM We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer. In this role you will have the opportunity to work in the field on a variety of high-end and rewarding projects and be part of a team committed to achieving success and quality results. You will have the opportunity to work on projects nationally as part of the Environmental Team, delivering services in occupational hygiene, hazardous materials, work health and safety (WHS), and environmental compliance (auditing). How you’ll make a difference Providing occupational hygiene, hazardous materials, and WHS advice. Working directly with clients to build, maintain, and strengthen trusted professional relationships. Supporting projects with practical guidance on WHS legislation and best practice. Delivering occupational hygiene, WHS and environmental services in the field, including field sampling, hazardous building material inspections (including asbestos and lead), indoor and outdoor air quality assessments, asbestos clearance inspections and air monitoring and microbiological inspections Conducting audits and inspections to assess compliance with safety and environmental management requirements. Undertaking fieldwork across NSW and throughout Australia, including travel to regional and remote locations. Preparing high-quality technical reports, clearance certificates, and management plans.
The qualities that help you thrive The following qualifications and experience are highly desirable; however, if you don’t meet every requirement, you are still encouraged to apply. We welcome all applications and will consider transferable skills and experience. Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Occupational Hygiene, WHS, or a related discipline. Demonstrated experience in asbestos and hazardous materials work, including current Asbestos Assessor Licence (LAA) or a willingness to work toward this qualification. Strong technical report writing skills, with experience preparing clear, well-structured reports and proposals. Hold a current, valid driver’s licence. Sound knowledge of WHS legislation, Australian Standards, and Codes of Practice; broader APAC jurisdictional knowledge is regarded as an advantage.
Why you’ll love working with us Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year Swap public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know. Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Learn more about life at AECOM: LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram, X, YouTube - explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconc