Licensed Absestos Assessor

Overview

In this role, you will support high-risk asbestos removal projects across WA as part of WSP’s Occupational Health and Hygiene team. You will lead field-based air monitoring, clearance activities, and material identification to ensure regulatory compliance and safe execution. Collaborating with clients, contractors, and regulators, you’ll translate technical findings into clear actions and documentation. This role offers exposure to large-scale projects, remote-site work, and meaningful contributions to public health and safety.

Pay / Benefits

• work/life flexibility
• global mobility
• career pathways
• health and wellbeing programs
• social initiatives
• valued and supported team culture

Responsibilities

• Conduct real-time air monitoring before, during, and after Class A asbestos removal to verify containment effectiveness
• Perform clearance inspections of removal areas, waste routes, and surroundings
• Issue Clearance Certificates when area is free of visible asbestos and air fibers are below thresholds
• Carry out asbestos identification and auditing; update management plans and registers
• Serve as regulatory liaison, ensuring ARCPs and related documents meet legal requirements
• Coordinate collection and submission of samples to NATA-accredited laboratories
• Work on client sites for up to two weeks at a time

Key requirements

• Experience in asbestos removal industry practices (3–5 Class A removal projects in last 5 years)
• Current Asbestos Assessor Licence issued by a state regulator
• Completion of CPCCDE5001 or a tertiary qualification in Science, Building Construction, Occupational Health & Safety, or Environmental Health
• Experience working in remote or challenging locations for extended periods
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• Communication
• Problem solving
• Adaptability
• Air monitoring (real-time)
• Clearance inspections and certification
• Asbestos identification and auditing

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