Job Title
Safety & Compliance AdvisorJob Description Summary
Drive safety, compliance and quality outcomes across a major education portfolio while partnering with contractors and stakeholders.Job Description
Parramatta, NSW | Full-Time (Hybrid)
Play a critical role supporting school infrastructure services
Blend safety, compliance, quality and contractor engagement
Join a global leader with strong career development opportunities
About the Role
We're seeking a proactive and solutions-focused Safety & Compliance Advisor to join our team supporting a major Schools Infrastructure portfolio.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a safety professional who enjoys building relationships, driving compliance and influencing positive safety cultures. Working closely with operational teams, contractors and client stakeholders, you'll help ensure the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance are maintained across maintenance delivery programs.
You'll play a key role in contractor engagement, auditing, reporting, onboarding and continuous improvement initiatives while supporting operational delivery teams to achieve outstanding outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Support health, safety, quality and compliance activities across the contract
Conduct audits of contractor safety documentation including SWMS, toolbox talks and licences
Monitor contractor compliance with WHS reporting and legislative obligations
Facilitate consultation, cooperation and coordination between contractors and stakeholders
Review asbestos registers, hazardous materials registers and site compliance requirements
Manage contractor and employee onboarding and offboarding processes
Monitor training records and ensure mandatory training requirements are completed
Support incident investigations and corrective actions
Deliver monthly, quarterly and annual compliance reporting
Identify and implement process improvement initiatives
Support operational teams during periods of high demand and workforce absences
Promote a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement
About You
Experience in health & safety roles
Knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and compliance requirements
Experience conducting audits and supporting compliance programs
Strong stakeholder engagement and contractor management skills
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Experience supporting incident investigations and corrective actions
High attention to detail and strong reporting capability
Confident using Microsoft Office including Excel, Teams, SharePoint and PowerPoint
Formal qualifications in Workplace Health & Safety or a related discipline
About Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield is a global leader in commercial real estate services, with 50,000+ employees across 60 countries. In Australia, we partner with some of the world’s leading organisations to deliver innovative property solutions across office, retail, industrial and logistics assets.
Our strength lies in our collaborative approach, deep market insight and ability to integrate services to deliver exceptional outcomes. We are driven by a client-first mindset and a commitment to excellence, empowering our people to think differently and create value at every stage of the property lifecycle.
What We Offer
Opportunity to support a major education sector portfolio
Exposure to safety, quality and compliance initiatives at scale
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Career development opportunities within a global organisation
Ongoing training and professional development
Diverse role with strong stakeholder and contractor engagement
Opportunity to contribute to meaningful safety outcomes
Diversity & Inclusion
At Cushman & Wakefield, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
Please note applicants must be eligible to work in Australia. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.