Sydney | Permanent Full-Time | National Portfolio
Are you an experienced HSE qualified looking for an opportunity where you can truly influence how safety, risk and environmental practices are embedded across a national property portfolio?
We are partnering exclusively with a highly regarded organisation to recruit a Health, Safety & Environment Manager into a newly created role with significant visibility, autonomy and long-term scope.
Working across a diverse national portfolio, you will have the opportunity to shape HSE strategy while remaining hands-on and connected to operations.
About the Company
Our client is an established and highly respected professional services organisation with a strong presence across Australia.
With a collaborative, people-focused culture, the business partners with a diverse portfolio of clients and is committed to creating safe, sustainable and well-managed environments.
This is an organisation where expertise is valued, ideas are welcomed and people are encouraged to influence positive change.
About the Role
This is a newly created, national role offering the opportunity to take ownership of HSE across a diverse portfolio of office, retail and industrial assets.
Reporting into senior Asset Management leadership and partnering closely with People & Culture, you will be responsible for strengthening HSE systems, governance and processes while driving a proactive safety culture across the portfolio.
You'll work with stakeholders nationally, including internal teams, clients, contractors and tenants.
This is not a role for someone who wants to operate purely at a strategic level.
You'll be visible across the portfolio, regularly visiting sites,



engaging with operational teams and helping turn HSE strategy into practical, effective outcomes.
Your responsibilities will include
Developing, implementing and continuously improving HSE systems, policies and procedures
Leading workplace risk assessments, hazard identification and mitigation strategies
Conducting site inspections, audits, assurance activities and compliance reviews
Managing incident reporting, investigations, corrective actions and HSE reporting
Maintaining systems aligned with ISO ***** and ISO *****
Overseeing contractor HSE requirements, onboarding and ongoing compliance
Monitoring environmental risks and supporting sustainable operational practices
Delivering HSE training, toolbox talks and safety awareness initiatives
Monitoring legislative changes and ensuring processes remain compliant
Building strong relationships with operational leaders, clients, contractors and tenants
Influencing behavioural and cultural change to embed greater ownership and accountability for safety.
About You
You'll be an experienced, pragmatic and commercially minded HSE professional who knows how to influence without authority.
With no direct reports, your success will come from your ability to build credibility, bring stakeholders on the journey and confidently challenge existing practices when required.




You will be calm and collaborative in your approach while still being prepared to roll up your sleeves and take ownership.
Ideally, you will bring
10+ years' experience within HSE, WHS, environmental or risk management
A relevant tertiary qualification, diploma or certificate in WHS, Environmental Management, Risk Management or a related discipline
Strong working knowledge of WHS/OHS legislation and compliance
Experience implementing and managing HSE systems aligned to ISO ***** and ISO *****, or comparable frameworks
Demonstrated experience conducting investigations, audits and risk assessmentsExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills
The confidence to influence operational and cultural change
Experience within property, facilities, asset management or a related operational environment
Experience with MRI, Core Vision or similar systems
A valid Agents Representative Certificate or Estate Agent's Licence
A current Driver's Licence
Fire Warden and/or First Aid experience will be highly regarded.
Benefits
A competitive salary
A newly created position with the chance to shape the HSE function
Exposure to a diverse national property portfolio
1 day work from home flexibility
The autonomy to drive meaningful improvements across HSE systems and culture
A hands-on role combining strategy, stakeholder influence and operational delivery
National exposure and travel across a variety of assets and operational environments
A collaborative team environment where your expertise will be valued
Genuine scope for long-term career progression into more senior leadership opportunities.
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📌 Health, Safety & Environment Manager (Sydney)
🏢 People2People
📍 Sydney