Job Title
Environment Health and Safety Manager
Job Description Summary
The role is responsible for leading EHS Management. The EHS Manager plays a vital role in ensuring that all environmental, health, and safety protocols, underpinned by quality management are implemented and upheld across the account portfolio. This role will work closely with the account leadership team to lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of EHS programs on the account.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Account EHS
Lead the delivery of a quality and consistent level of EHS service to the client.
Manage and oversee EHS management for the account portfolio ensuring alignment with statutory, company and contractual requirements.
Implement and maintain the EHS+Q management systems tailored to the needs for the account portfolio.
Facilitate a program of risk assessments, inspections, and audits across the account portfolio to identify and mitigate critical risks, minimize incidents, and non-conformances.
Advise on compliance with local state and commonwealth legislation, codes, and standards.
Deliver training programs to educate account staff, suppliers, and stakeholders on safety protocols and environmental awareness initiatives.
Investigate incidents, develop incident reports, and monitor the implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Monitor EHS performance through KPIs and prepare regular reports for the client, regulatory and company management.
Liaise with regulatory authorities, maintain required certifications, licenses, and competencies across the account portfolio.
Proactively identify continual improvement opportunities in EHS processes to simplify and ensure effective implementation.
Promote, mentor and coach a strong EHS culture across the account portfolio.
Relationship Management
Establish and maintain trusted relationships with client stakeholders.
Develop and maintain sound working relationships with internal company stakeholders.
Establish and maintain open and professional relationships with suppliers and industry partners.
Deliverables
Proactively review workplace processes to innovate and continuously improve the company performance and workplace experience.
Articulate and live the Cushman & Wakefield culture, model organisational values and required behaviour and hold others (employees and peers) accountable for their actions by identifying and acting on behaviour which is inconsistent with agreed standards.
Comply with all Cushman & Wakefield systems that are in place to meet the health and safety obligations of the organisation.
Understand the Cushman & Wakefield brand and expertise of services delivered to ensure all opportunities to provide a full-service offer to clients.
Background and Experience
A strong, motivated and passionate EHS leader.
Proven 5 years+ experience, preferably in the property, construction, or facilities management sectors.
Comprehensive knowledge of legislation, systems, and risk management frameworks.
Proven ability to lead and mentor a large account team across diverse range of stakeholders.
Strong communication, stakeholder, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated experience leading audit, compliance, and continual improvement programs.
Proven background in conducting incident investigations, including liaison with regulatory agencies.
Qualifications & Technical Skills
Preferred Requirements:
Australian Citizenship Required
Location: Canberra – based, must hold or be willing to obtain a security clearance
Why join Cushman & Wakefield?
As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from
Being part of a growing global company that is committed to Diversity and Inclusion
Offer a unique opportunity to grow professionally and take on a leadership position. You’ll have the chance to build and lead a team, guiding them to success while shaping your own career trajectory.
This position allows you to make a positive difference on both a personal and organizational level – as you play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of employees, the environment and the community.
We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.
That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but everyday. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status. As part of our ongoing commitment to RAP, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island Islanders are highly encouraged to join us!
We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.
We are committed to keeping you, our workplaces and our client spaces safe & healthy.
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.INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”
