Dangerous Goods and Risk Consultant

ACOR is an Australia-wide and employee-owned engineering consulting firm, offering a full range of specialist engineering services across multiple sectors. We have a proven track record in delivering large-scale multidisciplinary projects as well as specialist niche assignments. Our clients' needs are at the core of everything we do because their success is our success.

We're proud of our workplace culture and recognise our people who best represent our values of excellence, passion, caring, integrity, collaboration and courage.

We are seeking a Dangerous Goods & Risk Consultant to join our growing national Energy team. This role can be based in either Brisbane or Perth and offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across government, defence, resources, infrastructure, industrial and energy sectors.

As an employee-owned business, ACOR offers genuine opportunities for long-term career development, including pathways to ownership for those who want to help shape the future of the company.

If you enjoy solving complex problems, working directly with clients and applying technical knowledge in practical ways, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Team

ACOR's Energy team provides specialist engineering, dangerous goods, compliance and risk management services to clients across Australia.

Our work includes aviation fuel facilities, diesel and petroleum storage and distribution, hazardous chemical facilities, defence and government infrastructure, and industrial operations. We also support clients working with emerging technologies such as hydrogen, battery energy storage systems and alternative fuels.

The team's work is varied and combines technical assessment, regulatory compliance, site inspections, risk workshops, client advisory and practical problem solving.

What Does the Role Involve?

You'll contribute to a range of project activities including:

• Undertaking dangerous goods, hazardous chemical and risk assessments
• Facilitating risk workshops and supporting the development of practical risk mitigation strategies
• Carrying out site inspections, compliance reviews and technical assessments
• Preparing clear technical reports, risk assessments and compliance documentation
• Interpreting dangerous goods legislation, Australian Standards and other technical requirements
• Working with clients, project teams and other technical disciplines to understand operational challenges and develop practical solutions

Who Are We Looking For?

We're interested in people with qualifications or experience in areas such as:

• Engineering
• Safety or WHS
• Risk management
• Dangerous goods or hazardous chemicals
• Process safety
• Chemistry, science, compliance, assurance, technical consulting or a related discipline

You don't need to have worked exclusively in dangerous goods consulting.

More important is that you can bring:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to interpret technical and regulatory requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technically sound, well-structured and grammatically accurate reports
• Confidence working with clients and stakeholders
• The ability to turn technical findings into practical recommendations
• Good judgement, attention to detail and a collaborative approach to learning

Experience with dangerous goods legislation, Australian Standards, hazardous chemicals, process safety or risk assessment will be highly regarded.

Why Join ACOR?

• Employee-owned business with genuine pathways to ownership
• Diverse project portfolio across government, defence, resources, industrial and energy sectors
• Exposure to both traditional energy infrastructure and emerging technologies
• Strong focus on professional development and technical growth
• Supportive, collaborative and values-driven culture
• Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing national team

If you're looking for a role where you can apply technical expertise, work directly with clients and continue developing your consulting career, we'd love to hear from you.

Applicants must have Australian working rights and be currently residing in Australia to be considered for this role.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the position.

ACOR will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.