Industrial Hygienist

Queensland, Australia

Job Family Group:

Health, Safety, Security, and Environment

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

May 12, 2026

Business Unit:

HR Corporate Functions

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

Empowering People. Powering Progress.

Shell Health’s purpose is to empower our people and our business to thrive through care. As the world evolves, so too must Shell Health adapting to a dynamic external environment and the changing needs of the Shell organization in delivering the Powering Progress strategy. We enable business outcomes by delivering science-based health expertise and services, and by cultivating a sustainable culture of care that helps people be at their best.

If you are passionate about health management and want to make a meaningful impact to workforce health and wellbeing in a dynamic, global environment, this is your opportunity to shape the future and grow in a supportive global company that is powering the lives of millions.

What’s the role

As an Industrial Hygienist you play a pivotal role in protecting worker health, managing health risks and supporting physical, psychological & social wellbeing of workers at our Shell QGC operations in Queensland. You will be a key member of our multidisciplinary Shell Health Australia Team as well as a valued member of Shell Health’s global community. Reporting to the Health Manager Australia, you will help position Shell as an industry leader in workforce health and wellbeing.

You will be responsible for integrating worker health protection strategies across all QGC environments, adapting to evolving business demands. You’ll manage key stakeholders and deliver on Health’s strategic objectives that support workforce wellbeing and business performance.

What you’ll be doing

• Implement industrial hygiene strategy and standards and deliver high‑quality services across QGC Operations and Projects, meeting operational needs and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and industry best practices.

• Supervise hygiene contractors where necessary and ensure quality assurance of hygiene and analytical services.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed health priorities into operational practices.

• Coach and mentor health professionals (nurses, medics) on industrial hygiene principles and act as a subject matter expert for other disciplines.

• Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive, outcome-focused Health plan.

• Enable the successful embedding of workload discipline and continuous improvement, translating strategic direction into practical actions.

• Foster a matrix organizational culture within the health team, encouraging collaboration across vertical and horizontal partnerships.

What you bring

Your strong interpersonal and leadership skills will be essential for building collaborative relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels, driving meaningful change. You will champion a Learner Mindset, fostering a culture of diversity, inclusivity and psychological safety where continuous improvement and innovation are encouraged. By promoting open dialogue and valuing diverse perspectives, you will help identify more efficient, effective ways of working that contribute directly to our success.

You will also bring:

• Degree in Industrial Hygiene or related science discipline (Chemical, Physics, Biology, etc.).

• Postgraduate qualifications in Occupational Hygiene.

• Certified Occupational Hygienist (COH) with the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygiene (AIOH), or equivalent.

• Several years’ experience in industrial hygiene practice, preferably in oil and gas or comparable high-risk industry.

• Thorough understanding of local and regional legislative requirements regarding workplace health and safety.

• Proven experience in implementing worker health protection programs with measurable outcomes.

• Experience advising stakeholders on industrial hygiene requirements aligned with business and/or functional needs and priorities.

• Excellent communication (verbal/written) and time management skills and ability to influence and build trust.

• Demonstrated ability to shape positive team culture, foster collaboration, drive continuous improvement, and deliver impactful outcomes.

• A deep commitment to Goal Zero, safety leadership, and personal accountability.

After you submit your application, you will receive an email providing a link to an online assessment that is a mandatory part of the process and has a validity period. The email will come from Shell (HireVue) - please check your spam/junk mailbox if you do not see the email. Once completed, your application will be reviewed to determine next steps. Thank you for your interest in Shell.

What we offer

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

• Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.

• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.

• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.

• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.

• Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.

• Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working.

• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance-related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.

• Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.

• Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply.

• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and

• international teams.

• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.

Note: We are keen to support flexible working arrangements, subject to local regulations and legislative frameworks. If this is of interest to you, please describe in your application the type of flexible working arrangements for which you would like to be considered (e.g., part-time, job share).

We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal, click here.

Shell in Australia

Shell has operated in Australia since 1901. From operating Australia’s first oil refinery, which was central to meeting Australia’s fuel needs, to fuelling the first Qantas commercial flight in the 1920s, to playing a foundation role in building some of Australia’s largest and most innovative natural resource developments.

Throughout this 124-year relationship the needs of our customers and the nation have changed and we have continued transforming our portfolio to meet these needs. Today, we are a leading natural gas producer and are playing our part in the transition to a low-carbon future by investing in the power sector, renewable energy sources and carbon abatement activities.

Shell has a significant Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) business in Australia that makes a valuable contribution to today’s energy supply. This integrated gas portfolio includes our two Shell-operated gas production and liquefaction businesses, Shell QGC in Queensland and Prelude Floating LNG offshore in Western Australia, and our joint venture interests in Gorgon and North West Shelf in Western Australia and Arrow Energy in Queensland.

Today, Shell’s portfolio in Australia also includes zero- and low-carbon energy businesses such as commercial and industrial retailer, Shell Energy carbon farming specialist, Select Carbon the 120MW Gangarri solar development; residential energy retailer, Powershop Australia a 49% stake in WestWind Australia a 50% share of Kondinin Energy and several grid-scale Battery Energy Storage Solutions projects. High quality Shell branded fuels and lubricants are available right across Australia, through an exclusive brand license arrangement with Viva Energy.

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