HSSEQ Advisor / Safety Manager

Cushman & Wakefield; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; 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. Based in Brisbane, you’ll work with our Facilities Operations and Client Safety teams to translate safety requirements into practical action.

Travel may be required from time to time. This is a hands-on operational role with on-site responsibilities, delivering practical safety improvements across

Qualifications

• Five years’ safety management experience in property or facilities management.
• Diploma or higher in WHS or Environmental Management.
• In-depth knowledge of WHS legislation and Australian Standards.

Responsibilities

• Implement and improve HSSEQ systems, procedures and training.
• Embed safety requirements into day-to-day facilities operations, procurement and projects.
• Manage contractor and vendor safety compliance, including high-risk work documentation.
• Plan and conduct audits and inspections; drive timely corrective actions.
• Support incident reporting, investigations and post-incident reviews; liaise with regulators as required.
• Interpret WHS governance for operational teams and deliver safety performance reports.

Job description

Job Title

HSSEQ Advisor / Safety Manager

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.

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

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 brin g

You’re a motivated self-starter who takes ownership, builds strong working relationships and follows tasks through to completion. You’re comfortable leading safety initiatives and contributing directly to the wider team’s operational priorities.

You’ll also 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.

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.