WHSEQ Manager

Commercial Construction | Sydney

$150,000–$180,000 + Super An established and growing commercial construction business is looking for an experienced WHSEQ Manager to take genuine ownership of its Work Health & Safety, Environment and Quality function across the group.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys being visible across projects, building strong relationships with site and project teams and ensuring systems are practical, effective and consistently applied.

About the Business

Our client is an established and growing commercial construction business with a strong reputation for delivering a diverse mix of fit-out, refurbishment, industrial, base-building and upgrade projects across NSW .

The business has built long-standing relationships across the property and facilities market, with a strong proportion of work generated through repeat clients and referrals .

Its broader capability is supported by complementary in-house maintenance and electrical services, creating exposure across both project delivery and ongoing operational environments.

With continued growth across the group, they are now looking for an experienced WHSEQ Manager to work closely with senior leadership and further strengthen systems, culture and performance across the business.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of the WHSEQ function across the group, working closely with senior leadership, project teams and site staff while maintaining a strong presence across live projects.

Key responsibilities include

- Lead and continually improve group-wide WHSEQ systems, policies and procedures
- Manage ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 compliance, certification and audits
- Provide practical WHSEQ advice across projects, sites and the broader business
- Conduct site inspections, audits and assurance activities, including review of high-risk works, SWMS and critical controls
- Manage incidents, investigations, corrective actions and WHSEQ reporting
- Oversee subcontractor compliance,



quality requirements, ITPs, NCRs and defects
- Support environmental compliance, tenders, prequalifications and client audits
- Identify opportunities to streamline systems and improve WHSEQ processes as the business grows

About You You’ll be an experienced WHSEQ professional with strong practical judgement and the confidence to operate across all levels of the business.

You’ll ideally bring

- Strong WHSEQ experience within commercial construction, fit-out, facilities, electrical, trade services or another high-risk environment
- Strong knowledge of NSW WHS legislation and high-risk construction activities
- Experience managing integrated WHSEQ and ISO management systems
- Demonstrated experience across risk management, audits, contractor compliance and incident investigation
- Strong understanding of quality and environmental management
- Relevant WHS or HSEQ qualifications
- Lead Auditor and/or ICAM or equivalent investigation training highly regarded
- Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
- A practical, solutions-focused approach
- Current driver licence and willingness to regularly attend project sites

Most importantly, you’ll be someone who is approachable, commercially aware and confident enough to challenge when required . This business wants strong standards and accountability without unnecessary bureaucracy. The right person will know how to maintain compliance while working collaboratively with teams to achieve practical outcomes.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to step into a role where you can genuinely own the WHSEQ function and influence how it develops as the business continues to grow.

You’ll have direct access to senior leadership, strong involvement across live projects and the autonomy to improve systems, processes and WHSEQ culture across the wider group.

Salary: $150,000–$180,000 + super, depending on experience.

If you’re an experienced WHSEQ qualified looking for greater ownership and the opportunity to make a tangible impact, I’d love to hear from you.

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