Specialties & Experience
General Specialties:
Health and Safety
Specialty Focus:
Education:
Master of Laws (Juris Doctor) (Monash University); Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (College of Law); Bachelor of Science (Nanotechnology) with Distinction (RMIT University); Bachelor of Science (Applied Sciences) with Distinction (Chemistry) (RMIT University); ISO 9001:2015 auditor training; ISO 14001:2015 auditor training; ISO 45001:2018 auditor training; TLIF0014 – Monitor the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility)
Years in Practice:
10
Additional Information
Filip Nowak is an environmental health & safety professional with over ten years’ practical EHS experience in a variety of industries. He has a strong understanding of the Australian (State & Federal) health & safety legislative framework, and a demonstrated history of driving improvements in ASX 200, Fortune 500, and DAX 40 companies.
Filip's background in the chemical & physical sciences; chemical compliance; dangerous goods; and law inform his prudent yet pragmatic approach to EHS; sustainability; and regulatory compliance. He understands how to effectively execute EHS initiatives and has experience managing change within organisations. Filip has worked in the national work health & safety regulator's prosecutions division providing legal support in investigating and prosecuting alleged breaches of federal WHS legislation.
Filip’s major career highlights include implementing systematic processes for regulatory compliance, promoting a culture of safety, and advising on compliance and regulatory-related issues pertaining to business operations & health and safety. He is driven by a passion for knowledge and achieving results.
Filip's areas of expertise include: Work Health and Safety; Risk Assessment; WHS management systems; Chemical Safety; Hazardous Substances; Dangerous Goods; WHS Legislation/Regulations; GHS Classification; Scheduled Poisons; GHS/SUSMP Labelling; Regulatory Compliance.
Filip's background in the chemical & physical sciences; chemical compliance; dangerous goods; and law inform his prudent yet pragmatic approach to EHS; sustainability; and regulatory compliance. He understands how to effectively execute EHS initiatives and has experience managing change within organisations. Filip has worked in the national work health & safety regulator's prosecutions division providing legal support in investigating and prosecuting alleged breaches of federal WHS legislation.
Filip’s major career highlights include implementing systematic processes for regulatory compliance, promoting a culture of safety, and advising on compliance and regulatory-related issues pertaining to business operations & health and safety. He is driven by a passion for knowledge and achieving results.
Filip's areas of expertise include: Work Health and Safety; Risk Assessment; WHS management systems; Chemical Safety; Hazardous Substances; Dangerous Goods; WHS Legislation/Regulations; GHS Classification; Scheduled Poisons; GHS/SUSMP Labelling; Regulatory Compliance.