HSEQ & Compliance Manager

BGIS Global Integrated Solutions Canada; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Spot recognition vouchers

$2,000 employee referral bonus

Flare discounts for retailers and more

Fitness Passport access

Job summary

BGIS Global Integrated Solutions Canada is seeking an experienced HSEQ & Compliance Manager to support a large social housing maintenance contract across New South Wales. Reporting to the Account Director, you will lead a dedicated Compliance Team and collaborate with client and BGIS stakeholders to minimise risk and ensure outcomes meet safety, quality and contractual requirements.

This high‑volume, fast‑paced role requires a composed, capable professional who can build robust systems, provide

Qualifications

• Formal WHS/QM qualifications and experience.
• Proven ability to establish business systems and risk controls.
• Strong knowledge of WHS, environmental regs and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procedures to support the maintenance contract.
• Establish and maintain a robust compliance and auditing framework.
• Manage WHS, environmental and compliance matters across the contract.

Skills

WHS management

Risk identification

Quality assurance

Communication

Team leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Formal WHSE qualifications

WHS/OHSE certificate (desirable)

Job description

BGIS Global Integrated Solutions Canada – Sydney CBD NSW

Permanent

Hybrid

21h ago , from BGIS Global Integrated Solutions Canada

HSEQ & Compliance Manager - Sydney CBD

Location: Sydney, NSW

Company: BGIS, Government Client

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid (3 Days Office, 2 Days WFH)

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About BGIS BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to clients across various industries. We pride ourselves on our collaborative and inclusive culture, and on maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and service.

Purpose of the Role

BGIS is looking for an experienced HSEQ & Compliance Manager to support the effective delivery of a large-scale social housing maintenance contract across New South Wales. Reporting to the Account Director, you will lead a dedicated Compliance Team and work closely with both client and BGIS stakeholders to minimise risk, embed sound compliance practices, and ensure work is delivered in line with contractual, safety, and quality requirements.

This is a high volume and fast paced environment where your ability to bring structure, consistency, and calm will be genuinely valued. You'll play a key part in developing and maintaining a robust compliance and auditing framework, identifying issues early, and supporting continuous improvement across the contract.

The ideal candidate will be a composed, capable, and collaborative professional who enjoys building positive relationships across a range of personalities. You'll combine strong technical knowledge with the ability to stay focused amid competing priorities, provide thoughtful guidance, and support colleagues, clients, and subcontractors to achieve quality outcomes. Experience in a building services, utilities, or construction background would be well regarded.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procedures and business processes to support successful delivery of the maintenance contract.
• Establish and maintain a robust compliance and auditing framework, identifying and resolving issues early.
• Manage all WHS, environmental, and compliance matters across the contract.
• Undertake procedural, WHS, and risk audits, and report findings to the Contract Director and client where appropriate.
• Ensure all staff and subcontractors are appropriately inducted.
• Prepare risk, compliance, and performance reports, including monthly reporting and analysis.
• Manage compliance notifications in line with contractual requirements and client expectations.
• Act as custodian of the Contract Management Plan, ensuring it remains current and relevant.
• Provide guidance on compliance, quality, WHS, and industrial relations matters.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance systems and processes.
• Build positive relationships within the team and with client and subcontractor stakeholders.

Education, Experience & Skills

Essential:

• Formal qualifications in WHSE.
• Experience establishing business systems, risk identification, and WHS and environmental management.
• Proven ability to develop and implement effective business systems and procedures.
• Sound knowledge of quality assurance principles and practices.
• Strong understanding of WHS, environmental regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Experience in leading a team & setting outcome based performance measures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work autonomously while knowing when to seek advice.

Desirable:

• WHS/OHSE certificate or higher.
• Accreditation as a Quality Assurance internal auditor.
• Knowledge of industrial relations matters.
• Experience within social housing, government, maintenance, or complex service contracts.
• Experience managing compliance within high-volume operational environments.

Workplace Flexibility

To support your success, this position will initially be based from our World Square office in Sydney CBD, conveniently located close to public transport, cafés, and local amenities. Following onboarding, you will enjoy a hybrid working arrangement of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

Why Join BGIS?

Key Benefits Include:

• Spot recognition vouchers and $2,000 employee referral bonus.
• Access to Flare for discounts across retailers, energy, utilities & much more!
• Fitness Passport (access for you and your family to gyms and aquatic centres nationwide), employee discounts, and optional yearly paid flu vaccination vouchers.
• AFR Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025.
• Winner of Inspiring Workplaces Award 2025.
• Endorsed by Work180 as an employer of choice for women.
• Career progression through secondments & internal mobility.
• Health perks including EAP, wellness programs & flu vaccinations.
• Recognised by WORK180 as a Top 5 Employer for career development opportunities.

BGIS is a global leader in facility management, energy and sustainability, project delivery, asset management, and technical services. We employ over 12,000 people worldwide and manage over 50,000 diverse facilities, including critical environments such as data centres. Our clients span sectors including Healthcare, Government, Higher Education, and Utilities.

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and we warmly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

To be successful in the role, applicants must have full working rights in Australia.

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