Brightwood Group is seeking an experienced and hands-on WHSEQ Manager to lead and continually strengthen our Work Health & Safety, Environment and Quality function across the business.

This is a key leadership role for someone who understands high-risk operational environments, builds strong relationships and can combine robust compliance with a practical, solutions-focused approach.

The successful candidate will take ownership of Brightwood’s Group-wide WHSEQ management systems and standards, supporting our current operations and ensuring the framework can effectively accommodate future divisions, businesses and service lines. Brightwood_Group_HSEQ_Manager_J…

WHSEQ Manager – NSW Brightwood Group is seeking an experienced and hands-on WHSEQ Manager to lead and continually strengthen our Work Health & Safety, Environment and Quality function across the business.

This is a key leadership role for someone who understands high-risk operational environments, builds strong relationships and can combine robust compliance with a practical, solutions-focused approach.

The successful candidate will take ownership of Brightwood’s Group-wide WHSEQ management systems and standards, supporting our current operations and ensuring the framework can effectively accommodate future divisions, businesses and service lines. Brightwood_Group_HSEQ_Manager_J…

The Role You will lead WHSEQ across Brightwood, providing practical leadership, advice and assurance while maintaining strong systems, consistent standards and regulatory compliance.

This is a hands-on role with a strong presence across our projects and operations. We want someone who is visible in the field,



understands what is happening on site and works collaboratively with our teams to achieve strong WHSEQ outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading and continually improving Brightwood’s Group-wide WHSEQ management systems, policies and procedures

Managing ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 requirements, including certification, surveillance and internal and external audits

Providing WHSEQ advice and support to the Executive Team, management, project teams, site teams and wider business

Maintaining a strong field presence through inspections, audits and assurance activities across projects and operations

Monitoring compliance with WHS legislation, Codes of Practice, environmental requirements, quality standards, client requirements and company procedures

Identifying critical and high-risk activities and verifying that appropriate controls are effectively implemented in the field

Supporting risk assessments, SWMS, site planning and project-specific WHSEQ requirements

Overseeing contractor and subcontractor requirements including prequalification, licences, competencies, inductions, SWMS and ongoing performance Brightwood_Group_HSEQ_Manager_J…

Managing incidents, injuries, hazards, near misses and non-conformances, including investigation, corrective actions, trend analysis and close-out

Maintaining WHSEQ metrics, dashboards and management reporting, providing clear visibility of performance,



material risks and areas requiring attention

Developing WHSEQ training, competency, consultation and engagement initiatives across the business

Overseeing quality management including inspections, ITPs, NCRs, defects and corrective actions

Managing environmental compliance and relevant occupational health risks, including exposure monitoring, psychosocial hazards and return-to-work requirements

Supporting tender, prequalification, client audit and WHSEQ submission requirements

Maintaining effective WHSEQ document control and supporting client relationships on WHSEQ matters

Identifying opportunities to simplify, integrate and automate WHSEQ systems and processes, reducing unnecessary administration without weakening controls or compliance

Ensuring WHSEQ requirements are considered when Brightwood introduces current businesses, services or trades

Escalating material risks and significant compliance failures, including requiring work to cease where an immediate serious or uncontrolled risk exists Brightwood_Group_HSEQ_Manager_J…

About You We’re looking for an experienced WHSEQ professional with strong practical judgement and the confidence to operate effectively from senior management level through to the field.

You will be comfortable challenging poor practice when required, but your approach will be collaborative, practical and focused on finding safe and compliant ways to enable the business to operate effectively.

You will ideally bring:

Strong HSEQ experience within construction or another comparable high-risk environment such as facilities maintenance, electrical, trade services or engineering

Strong knowledge

📌 WHSEQ Manager – NSW (Sydney)
🏢 Brightwood Group
📍 Sydney