HSSEQ Advisor / Safety Manager

C&W Services (S); Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a proactive HSSEQ Advisor / Safety Manager to drive health, safety, security, environmental and quality outcomes across a client's corporate property portfolio. This hands-on role is based in Brisbane with onsite requirements and occasional travel.

You'll implement HSSEQ systems, embed safety into day-to-day service delivery, manage contractor safety, conduct audits, investigations and reports, and translate WHS legislation into practical actions.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' safety management experience in property or facilities management.
• Diploma level WHS or Environmental Management or equivalent.
• In-depth knowledge of WHS legislation and Australian Standards.
• Experience with contractor management and Integrated Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement and improve HSSEQ systems, procedures and training.
• Embed safety requirements into day-to-day service delivery, procurement, minor works and projects.
• Manage contractor safety compliance, including high-risk work documentation reviews.
• Plan and conduct audits and inspections, track corrective actions and close-out.
• Support incident reporting, investigations and post-incident reviews.
• Interpret WHS legislation and translate into practical actions for teams.
• Deliver safety performance reports and maintain compliance registers.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness, business continuity and crisis management.

Skills

WHS knowledge

Facilities operations

Communication

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Diploma in WHS or Environmental Management

Tools

ICAM investigation training

Lead Auditor certification

Job description

HSSEQ Advisor / Safety Manager

Based in Brisbane and reporting to the National Services Manager, you'll work alongside our Facilities Operations team and the Client Safety Team to turn safety requirements into practical action. Your work will span facilities management, procurement, minor works and projects, combining specialist advice with direct responsibility for implementation and follow-through.

This is a hands‑on operational role with onsite requirements. Travel may be required from time to time.

Job Description Summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a proactive HSSEQ Advisor / Safety Manager to drive health, safety, security, environmental and quality outcomes across a client's corporate property portfolio.

Job Description

What you'll do

• Implement and improve HSSEQ systems, procedures and training, supporting the Integrated Management System and account HSSEQ Management Plan.
• Take an active role in facilities operations, embedding safety requirements into day‑to‑day service delivery, procurement, minor works and projects.
• Manage contractor and vendor safety compliance, including reviewing high‑risk work documentation, verifying controls and monitoring performance.
• Plan and conduct audits and inspections, track corrective actions and drive timely close‑out.
• Support incident reporting, investigations and post‑incident reviews, including regulatory liaison where required.
• Interpret WHS legislation and governance requirements, translating them into practical actions for operational teams.
• Deliver safety performance reports, maintain compliance registers and present updates to account leadership and the client.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness, business continuity and crisis management activities.

What you'll bring

• At least five years' safety management experience in property or facilities management, with a strong understanding of facilities operations within commercial real estate.
• A tertiary qualification in WHS or Environmental Management, at Diploma level or above, or equivalent experience.
• In‑depth knowledge of WHS legislation and relevant Australian Standards.
• Experience with contractor management, audits, compliance programs and Integrated Management Systems.
• Incident investigation experience and the ability to develop practical corrective actions.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, technical report writing and organisational skills.
• ICAM investigation training and Lead Auditor certification will be highly regarded.

Why Cushman & Wakefield?

Join a global real estate services business where you can contribute to a major client portfolio, collaborate with experienced colleagues and build your career through learning and development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

Cushman & Wakefield is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.