Health and Hygiene Officer
Core
Provide occupational health and hygiene services, support injury management, and manage workplace health exposures at a coal mine.
Role type
Occupational Health and Hygiene Officer
Builds
Injury management programs, occupational hygiene sampling plans, and health surveillance initiatives for mine workers.
Domain
Mining (Coal) / Occupational Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Occupational health and hygiene field experience, knowledge of Queensland coal mining legislative requirements, health risk management principles, injury management, occupational hygiene sampling, drug and alcohol testing program management, 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 and workers' compensation assessments; coordinate occupational hygiene sampling and fit testing; support drug and alcohol testing programs; maintain confidential health records; 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 operational role