Hygiene Advisor

Westgold Resources is shaping the future of gold mining in Western Australia. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team who shares our vision of building a sustainable and profitable major Australian gold business.

Occupational Hygiene Advisor

Perth / FIFO Mining & Resources

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Hygiene professional to join our team and support the implementation management and ongoing improvement of our Hygiene Management requirements across our Northern operations.

About the Role

In this role you will contribute to the development implementation and monitoring of all Occupational Hygiene programs ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and supporting a safe and healthy work environment for our workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development implementation maintenance and monitoring of Occupational Hygiene requirements across site operations.
• Ensure all statutory obligations for occupational exposures (dust fumes noise diesel particulates biological hazards heat stress vibration) are met through effective sampling testing monitoring and reporting.
• Analyse sampling data to inform develop and drive evidencebased intervention strategies.
• Support the development and review of Occupational Hygiene documentation and plans.
• Conduct control verification activities.
• Provide practical expert advice on Occupational Hygiene controls to operational sites.
• Complete additional tasks aligned with business needs.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in Hygiene projects or related fields.
• Health surveillance experience.
• Mining sector experience within health and safety (preferred).
• Strong Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously and proactively.

Qualifications

Essential

• Mine Air Quality Technician (MAQT) or Mine Air Quality Officer (MAQO)
• Noise Officer or Audiometric qualifications
• C Class Drivers Licence

Desirable

• Degree in Science Occupational Hygiene Practices

The Westgold Offer:

A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer

A range of benefits including:

• Performance based bonus

• Group salary continuous insurance

• A health and wellness allowance Health insurance discount

• A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF surrogacy and adoption.

• Referral Bonus - bring your mates along!

• 5 years pro rata long service leave

• Salary sacrifice options

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free confidential counselling wellbeing services that includes financial advice.

Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by Work 180 can be seen on the Work180 website.

Westgold is driven by our core values of Show Respect Choose Safety and Deliver Value. We believe that these values define our culture behaviours and actions. We appreciate that not everybody will tick every box for their next dream role but if you believe that you can bring the passion and drive to contribute to our operations and our values resonate with you then apply now!

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criterias which includes medical and drug and alcohol screening relevant right to work checks and be able to provide a valid Australian national police clearance and an Australian drivers licence (or be able to obtain).

Westgold is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone matters. We believe diversity is a strength and true diversity includes those from First Nations People various cultures age groups Neurodiverse backgrounds genders sexual orientations diverse abilities and religions. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings and that diverse teams leads to innovation and success. Our goal is to have safe and respectful environments where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Westgold appreciates that standard recruitment processes are not accessible for everyone. If you believe you require additional support or accommodations so you feel comfortable participating in our recruitment process for this or any of our roles please feel free to email

Westgold reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. We will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind whether directly or through a third party.