Environment Health and Safety Advisor

Job Description

Job Title Environment Health and Safety Advisor Job Description Summary Reporting to the EHS Manager, the EHS Advisor role is vital in supporting EHS management across the account portfolio. The purpose of this role is to support and continually improve a way of doing business that promotes operational excellence and prevents harm to our people and the environment. The EHS Advisor will assist in the implementation of EHS+Q systems, processes, and programs for the account portfolio to ensure that management frameworks are applied, developed, monitored, and improved where required to meet industry best practice standards. Job Description Key Responsibilities: Account EHS Support the delivery of a quality and consistent level of EHS service to the client. Support and advise on EHS management for the account portfolio ensuring alignment with statutory, company, and contractual requirements. Implement the EHS management systems tailored to the needs of the account portfolio. Conduct risk assessments, inspections, and audits across the account portfolio to identify and mitigate critical risks, minimize incidents and non-conformances. Maintain EHS compliance registers for insurances, licenses, and competencies. Maintain compliance registers for essential safety measures compliance across the account portfolio. Maintain up-to-date client site induction and access requirements. Advise on compliance with local state and commonwealth legislation, codes, and standards. Assist in the delivery of training programs to educate account staff, suppliers, and stakeholders on safety protocols and environmental awareness initiatives. Provide EHS information for procurement of contractors on the account portfolio as tender development. Conduct incident investigations, develop incident reports, and monitor the implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Assist with Business Continuity and Crisis Management Planning and its implementation, including involving and training personnel and participants. Assist in the preparation of regular EHS reports for the client, regulatory, and company management. 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 passion and motivation for EHS in the workplace. Proven experience, preferably in the property, construction, or facilities management sectors. Sound knowledge of legislation, codes, and standards. Strong communication, stakeholder, and problem-solving skills. Effective planning, organizing, and time management skills to prioritize and complete tasks on time. Initiative to identify and ensure that appropriate actions are taken to achieve goals. Qualifications & Technical Skills Tertiary qualification in a related discipline preferable. High proficiency with MS Office. Capability to learn and use new software programs. ICAM incident investigation qualification preferable. Preferred Requirements: Australian Citizenship or Permanent Resident Location: Canberra – preferred but open to applicants across the state of Australia – Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth 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. Offering 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 every day. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr