Occupational Hygienist

About the Company

29Metals is an ASX-listed mining company producing copper and other base and precious metals critical to the global energy transition. Headquartered in Melbourne, we also have support offices in Perth and Brisbane.

We operate two long-life assets: Golden Grove in Western Australia and Capricorn Copper in Queensland, along with a portfolio of exploration interests, including a strategic tenement package and project in Redhill, Chile.

Golden Grove is a high-grade underground mining operation producing copper, zinc, and precious metals. With a mine life exceeding 10 years, it has strong potential for further extension. The site is currently undergoing an expansion, including the development of a new mine, the extension of existing operations, and major infrastructure upgrades.

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Hygienist to join our Golden Grove operation in Western Australia. This site-based role reports to the Health, Safety and Training Superintendent and operates on a 4:3 or 8:6 roster.

Your focus will be identifying, assessing, and controlling workplace health hazards to protect the health and wellbeing of mine site personnel.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Leading the development, implementation, and ongoing review of site Health Risk Assessments and the Health Management Plan.
• Managing site‑wide occupational hygiene monitoring programmes (dust, noise, diesel particulate matter, and other contaminants).
• Fulfilling statutory obligations as Mine Airborne Contaminants & Quartz Officer and Noise Officer.
• Overseeing Respiratory Protective Equipment and Hearing Protection Device programmes.
• Co‑ordinating and conducting health surveillance activities, including audiometric and spirometry testing.
• Providing expert occupational hygiene advice to leaders and workers, contributing to broader HSEC initiatives, and promoting a strong, values‑aligned safety culture.

About You / Requirements

Our ideal candidate will be an experienced Occupational Hygienist with exposure to working in heavy industry or mining.

Other key skills, experience, and qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Hygiene, Science or a related field.
• Sound knowledge of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA), Work Health and Safety Regulations (Mines) 2022, and relevant Australian Standards.
• In-depth understanding of Workplace Exposure Standards for Airborne Contaminants in the Australian mining industry.
• Mine Airborne Contaminants & Quartz Officer certificate and examination, or commitment to obtain prior to commencement.
• Noise Officer certificate and examination, or commitment to obtain prior to commencement.
• Current C-class manual driver’s licence.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Mine Airborne Contaminants & Quartz Officer certificate
• Noise Officer certificate
• C-class manual driver’s licence

How to Apply

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Candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment testing, which may include a medical assessment, respiratory mask fit testing, drug and alcohol screening, national police clearance, working rights verification, reference checks, and qualification/licence checks.