Industrial/Occupational Hygienist Manager

Join to apply for the Industrial/Occupational Hygienist Manager role at James Hardie James Hardie Industries is the world’s #1 producer and marketer of high-performance fibre cement and fibre gypsum building solutions. As a local manufacturer, trusted innovator and industry leader James Hardie empowers homeowners and trade professionals to achieve dream modern homes with premium quality solutions that deliver endless design possibilities, trusted protection, and long‑lasting beauty. With a diverse workforce across Asia Pacific, our company culture is built on providing a foundation of “Zero Harm” and creating a positive impact in communities. We have a relentless focus on achievement, learning and continuous improvement. The Opportunity Reporting to the Head of EHS, the Industrial Hygienist plays a critical role in protecting workers’ health by identifying, evaluating, and controlling environmental hazards in the workplace. This role ensures compliance with Australian Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation and supports the development and implementation of proactive health risk management strategies across manufacturing operations. This role can be based in either our Sydney or Queensland site. What You’ll Do Lead the enterprise‑wide Industrial Hygiene Programs by developing and implementing standards and procedures, ensuring consistency across all sites, and managing monitoring for chemical, physical and biological hazards to proactively reduce risk. Lead risk assessments and exposure monitoring, including workplace evaluations, air and noise sampling, data analysis, and timely reporting to ensure compliance and proactive risk management. Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, Australian Standards and Codes of Practice; represent the company with regulators and professional bodies; and monitor regulatory changes to keep internal policies and practices up to date. Provide expert guidance on occupational exposures, emerging risks and control strategies, and deliver detailed reports and presentations with actionable recommendations to support risk mitigation and continuous improvement. Deliver targeted training programs on industrial hygiene principles, practices and PPE use, while mentoring site teams to build technical capability and foster continuous learning. Validate monitoring programs and risk controls for effectiveness, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to drive innovation and operational efficiency. Collaborate with Health & Safety leaders to integrate hygiene into broader workforce health strategies and support Occupational Medicine programmes, including medical surveillance and respiratory protection. What you’ll bring Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Hygiene, Science, Engineering or a related discipline. Advanced certification or eligibility with a recognised body (e.g. COH® – Certified Occupational Hygienist or CIH® – Certified Industrial Hygienist) (preferred). At least 4 years of experience in industrial hygiene within manufacturing or similar environments. Occupational Hygiene knowledge: deep understanding of exposure risks, especially related to silica, and control strategies. Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, Australian Standards and occupational hygiene best practices. Skilled in exposure assessment and risk evaluation, including monitoring chemical, physical and biological agents using validated methodologies and applying statistical analysis to interpret data and identify trends and risks. Experience with monitoring equipment and data platforms. Hands‑on experience in manufacturing or industrial environments managing workforce exposure risks. Strong communication skills and ability to engage and influence senior leaders, regulators and technical experts. Working @ James Hardie At James Hardie, Our People Are At The Centre Of Everything We Do. We Provide The Opportunity For People Who Value Clear Vision And a Diverse Culture To Build a Career In One Of The Most Well‑Recognised Local Manufacturing Brands. Here’s What You Can Expect When You Join Our Smart, Driven And Real Team. Stable growth at a global building products manufacturer. Bonus scheme for all eligible employees. Product discounts. Paid parental leave of 16 weeks for the Primary Carer (including super) and two weeks for the secondary carer. Two volunteer days per year. Plenty of employee rewards and benefits including a rewards and recognition programme. Fitness Passport Programme. Online shopping discounts. International and domestic development and progression opportunities. Access to thousands of free self‑development modules via James Hardie University. Annual business conferences with award gala dinners. Free annual health checks. Employee Assistance Programme access for you and your immediate family members. Hassle‑free, no‑cost and confidential access to onsite psychologists and physiotherapists (specific sites). Proudly providing Australian‑Made fibre cement to the market for over 100 years. It’s Possible™ with James Hardie #J-18808-Ljbffr