Working with us is more than just a job, it's making a difference to people's lives. Our purpose is to improve work health and safety and reduce the risk of work-related fatalities, injuries, and illness in Queensland workplaces.

Join our dynamic Occupational Health, Hygiene and Asbestos team to provide expert specialist advice and facilitate educative interventions and enforcement to prevent occupational injuries and illness.

Job details

At the Office of Industrial Relations (OIR), we tackle meaningful work that sometimes involves challenging situations. Our purpose is to improve work health and safety and reduce the risk of work-related fatalities, injuries, and illness in Queensland workplaces.

Be a part of a skilled Occupational Health, Hygiene and Asbestos team comprised of specialist technical advisors who seek to reduce the risk of illness and disease associated with exposure to:

• Hazardous chemicals
• Vapours
• Fumes
• Dust
• Radiation
• Carcinogens
• Noise
• Heat
• Infectious organisms
• Lead
• Asbestos
• Other occupational health hazards

About the role

The Principal Advisor (Occupational Hygiene) role provides expert professional advice on legislative, scientific and technical issues, in relation to occupational hygiene, to the OIR and its internal and external clients, to promote the effectiveness of the Workplace Health and Safety Program and compliance with workplace health and safety legislation.

Mandatory requirements

You must hold the following to be considered for this role:

• Tertiary qualifications in occupational hygiene from a recognised institution, and
• Full membership with the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH) or international equivalent.

Key responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on professional, scientific, and technical issues relating to occupational hygiene.
• Provide specialist input to the development of relevant legislation, information products, policies, and enforcement activities.
• Represent OIR on internal and external committees and other forums to provide professional, scientific, and technical advice on occupational hygiene safety issues.
• Actively contribute to the effectiveness of the Queensland workplace health and safety program through the identification and development of innovative solutions to reduce risk of occupational hygiene related illnesses.
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate education and training programs related to occupational health and hygiene which will increase the engagement of stakeholders.
• Assist workplace health and safety regional officers through the provision of expert technical advice, input into audits and specialised projects.
• Produce reports and conduct reviews of technical information arising out of occupational hygiene related serious workplace incidents, appearing as an expert witness in courts of law where necessary.

How to apply

Submit your resume and a short statement (no more than 2 pages) outlining your ability to undertake the responsibilities and requirements as outlined in the ‘How you will be assessed' section of the relevant position description.

Please refer to the attached role description for further information.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/687995/26
Closing Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• OIR Applicant guide (PDF, 342KB)
  
  
  687995 26 Role Description (Word, 858KB)