Occupational Hygienist

About John Holland

At John Holland, our purpose is simple – we transform lives with everything we do.

We’ve always known that infrastructure is about people — our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we work every day.

That’s our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way.

Be part of the team that’s up for the challenge of transforming lives for good.

Are you up for the challenge?

We are seeking an Occupational Hygienist to lead and set the standard for managing occupational hygiene across John Holland, ensuring compliance with legal obligations and company requirements.

This role can be based in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne, with nationwide travel required.

The primary purpose of this position is to establish the strategic direction for occupational hygiene practices and ensure alignment across all business units and projects. The role provides expert occupational hygiene support and guidance to enable safe, healthy and compliant outcomes across the organisation.

About the Role

• Conduct workplace exposure assessments for physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic hazards, including dust, noise, vibration, asbestos, and hazardous substances.
• Monitor and measure exposure levels using appropriate equipment and methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with Australian health and safety regulations, including the WHS Act and Regulations, as well as international standards.
• Develop and implement occupational hygiene policies and procedures aligned with John Holland’s safety management system.
• Maintain accurate records of exposure monitoring data and risk assessments.
• Prepare detailed reports on occupational hygiene findings, including recommendations for effective control measures.
• Develop and implement control measures such as engineering solutions, administrative practices, and PPE to minimise occupational health risks.
• Provide expert advice on ventilation systems, chemical storage, and safe work practices.
• Deliver training and awareness programs to employees and contractors on occupational health hazards and control strategies.
• Provide guidance on proper use of PPE and other safety equipment to ensure workplace safety.
• Assist in investigating incidents related to occupational health risks and exposures.
• Recommend corrective and preventative actions based on incident investigations.
• Collaborate with project teams, safety professionals, regulators, auditors, and external consultants to address occupational hygiene concerns.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, technological advancements, and regulatory changes in occupational hygiene.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of John Holland’s safety management systems and processes.
• Actively participate in John Holland’s safety initiatives and programs to promote a culture of safety.
• Ensure adherence to all workplace health and safety policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Promptly report any identified hazards, incidents, or near misses to support proactive risk management.

About You

You have experience leading and setting standards for occupational hygiene and providing expert guidance to support safe and compliant workplace outcomes.

Requirements for this role include:

• A bachelor’s degree in Occupational Hygiene, Environmental Health, Science, or a related field
• Current certification or membership with a recognised occupational hygiene body (e.g. Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists – AIOH)
• Proven experience in occupational hygiene, preferably within construction, infrastructure or heavy industry environments
• Hands‑on experience conducting exposure monitoring and risk assessments
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, codes of practice and Australian Standards
• Proficiency in using occupational hygiene monitoring equipment (e.g. air sampling pumps, noise dosimeters)

The role suits a practical problem‑solver who is comfortable managing priorities and working with a wide range of stakeholders.

As part of the team, you help us deliver on our promise to transform lives

Your success is reflected in ours, so we’re committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as different perspectives and ideas will deliver our long-term success.

We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.

What’s in it for you

We’re about connecting your sense of purpose to ours. We understand that your career is one of the biggest ways to have an impact on the world. We also believe in supporting you as a whole person, not just an employee.

We reward and support our people in so many ways. This starts with being flexible about how different people like to work. From generous leave policies to wellbeing and relationship support, your needs sit at the heart of our employee benefits.

We offer:

Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice options.

Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with super and up to an extra 18 weeks of super paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two extra days to prioritise your wellbeing.

Career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you’ll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities.

Learning and development opportunities where you’ll have access to emerging talent programs, building your career through clear career pathways, plus technical and leadership training and development opportunities.

Inclusion, diversity and equity is part of how we work. We want everyone at John Holland to feel that they belong – that’s why we’re working hard every day to foster a more inclusive culture, backed by a business-wide inclusion strategy to bring about meaningful change. We’ve also got active employee resource groups that support our commitments including those around gender equality and reconciliation.

Flexibility means different things to different people. Whether it’s flexi-hours, flexi-parenting, flexi-leave, flexi-shifts or flexi-work, we’re committed to helping our people work flexibly.