HSEQ Manager - Urban Safety (East) - Brisbane QLD
Leading 3 Direct Reports across our East portfolio
Reporting to the National GM Safety & Environment
Key management and advisory role across our urban sites
Lead with care.
Influence at scale.
Make a genuine difference.
At Compass Group Australia, safety is more than a framework - it's a shared commitment grounded in care, respect, and strong leadership.
We partner with some of the largest and most influential companies in the corporate market, delivering essential services where safety and wellbeing truly matter.
We are seeking an experienced and values-led Safety Leader to help shape safer, healthier and more inclusive workplaces across these environments.
This is a highly influential leadership role, ideal for a safety professional who is passionate about empowering teams, and embedding a strong safety culture into daily work life.
About Us
Compass Group is listed on the London Stock Exchange (Top 20) and is the global market leader in providing food and a range of support services to customers in the workplace, schools and colleges, hospitals, at leisure and in remote environments.
We operate in over 50 countries, employ over 600,000 people, and are a recognized top 10 employer worldwide.
In Australia, Compass Group Australia (CGA) generates $2.4Bn revenue per annum, servicing over 350 clients across 700 sites, with 18,000 employees.
About the Role
You will lead a team of national safety leaders and play a pivotal role in strengthening Our Safety Culture, supporting the HSE framework within our operations at every level to understand risk, lead with care, and take ownership of safety outcomes.




This role offers a blend of strategic influence and hands-on leadership, with the prospect to make a meaningful impact on people's lives every day.
What You'll Be Known For
Building trusted partnerships with senior leaders and operational teams
Coaching leaders to confidently lead safety through visible, values-based behaviours
Creating safe, inclusive environments where people feel supported and heard
Driving practical, scalable safety solutions that work in real-world operations
Developing capable safety professionals and future leaders
Key Responsibilities
Partner with Executive Directors and General Managers to drive continuous safety improvement
Coach leaders at all levels to embed Our Safety Culture and lead safety with care
Lead and develop a high-performing team of safety professionals
Strengthen food safety, allergen management, and critical risk controls across operations
Support safe mobilisations for new sites and growth initiatives
Drive effective hazard identification, risk management, and incident investigations
Ensure lessons learned are shared and embedded across the business
Oversee compliance specifically for our Eurest, B&I; and Levy brands
Contribute to tender and client engagement activities by demonstrating strong safety capability




Support ongoing certification to Australian and International HSEQ standards
What You'll Bring
10+ years' experience leading safety in large-scale, remote or complex environments
Proven ability to influence senior leaders and build trusted partnerships
Experience implementing and improving HSEQ systems across multi-site operations
Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and HACCP
A people-centered leadership style with a genuine care for wellbeing
Relevant WHS qualifications (Degree/Diploma and/or Cert IV WHS)
Confidence using data and insights to inform decision-making
Benefits
A workplace where safety leadership is genuinely valued
Hybrid work arrangement - work 2 days from home
Performance tied bonus program available for this role
Compass Group Employee benefits scheme
Over 100+ partnered retail and online discounts for health, travel, groceries and goods
Novated lease options available along with salary sacrifice
Working with a large global company means you can be assured that we have an attractive benefits program!
This includes comprehensive learning & development offerings, a variety of recognition programs and company discounts, an excellent salary benchmarking matrix and at this management level also includes an incentive bonus scheme!
You can read all about these here: Why work at Compass
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📌 Hseq Manager - Urban East (Brisbane)
🏢 Compass Group Australia
📍 Brisbane