AECOM is hiring an Occupational Hygiene / Hazardous Material Specialist - Relocate to Newcastle

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. This role is based in Newcastle, NSW and would suit candidates open to relocating to the Hunter region for the opportunity to combine career growth with a coastal lifestyle. 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. - 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 - Working directly with clients to build, maintain, and strengthen trusted professional relationships. - Supporting projects with practical guidance on WHS legislation and best practice. - Undertaking fieldwork across NSW and throughout Australia, including travel to regional and remote locations. - Preparing high-quality technical reports, clearance certificates, and management plans.