Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Advisor

About Draslovka
Draslovka is a global company with over 100 years of experience in CN-based chemistries, operating across six continents. Through Mining Process Solutions, we deliver specialised metallurgical laboratory services to the mining and resources sector, underpinned by a strong commitment to safety, compliance, and technical excellence.

The Role
We are seeking an EHS Advisor to provide advanced, hands-on environmental, health and safety advice, risk assessment, and compliance support at our Laboratory based in Kardinya. Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, you will apply specialised knowledge of chemical handling, hazardous substances, and dangerous goods to identify hazards, investigate incidents, and drive corrective action, contributing to the continuous improvement of our EHS management systems.

What You'll Do

• Conduct laboratory hazard identification and risk assessments, recommending and implementing practical controls to eliminate or minimise risk
• Interpret and apply WHS, dangerous goods, and environmental legislation, monitoring regulatory change and liaising with regulators
• Lead or support investigations into incidents, near misses, and hazard reports, determining root cause and tracking corrective actions to completion
• Oversee chemical inventory, storage, GHS/SDS labelling, and lawful disposal of hazardous and laboratory waste
• Design and deliver EHS induction and refresher training, maintaining training and competency records
• Plan and conduct EHS audits, workplace inspections, and emergency drills, maintaining Chemical Hygiene and Emergency Action Plans

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree or Certification in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or a related discipline (or a Diploma in WHS with equivalent experience)
• Typically 3-9 years' experience in an EHS advisory or coordination role, ideally within a laboratory, chemical processing, or manufacturing environment
• Sound working knowledge of the WA WHS Act/Regulations, Dangerous Goods legislation, GHS classification, and hazardous waste management
• Experience with incident/root cause investigation methodologies (e.g. ICAM, TapRooT) and ISO 45001/14001 management systems
• Certificate IV or Diploma in Work Health and Safety; AIHS membership (or working towards) and a current First Aid certificate highly regarded

Why Draslovka

• Play a hands-on role safeguarding a specialised laboratory and its people
• Be part of a global business built on over a century of chemistry expertise
• Work closely with a supportive Laboratory Manager and collaborative site teams
• Genuine scope to shape and strengthen EHS systems and safety culture