Health and Hygiene Officer
Core
Provide services and support the execution of key occupational health and hygiene processes at a coal mining operation, supporting injury management, fitness for work, and medical surveillance programs.
Role type
Occupational Health and Hygiene Officer
Builds
Injury management programs, occupational hygiene sampling plans, wellness activities, and health records.
Domain
Mining (Coal) / Occupational Health & Safety
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Occupational health and hygiene field experience, knowledge of Queensland Coal Mining legislative requirements, health risk management principles, continuous improvement implementation, injury management coordination, occupational hygiene sampling management, drug and alcohol testing program support, health record maintenance, inventory management, contractor compliance support
Preferred skills
Tertiary qualifications in Health Sciences (Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Physiotherapy, or Occupational Hygiene), proven management experience, demonstrated leadership ability
Technologies
Isometrix, ChemAlert
Responsibilities
Assist with injury management, workers' compensation, and Coal Mine Workers' Health Scheme assessments; Coordinate occupational hygiene sampling programs, fit testing, and wellness activities; Support drug and alcohol testing program; Maintain accurate health records and ensure confidentiality; Prepare monthly health and safety reports; Manage inventory of first aid and testing equipment; Ensure contractor compliance with site health requirements
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC