HSEQ Manager - Urban Safety (East) - Brisbane QLD

• Leading 3 Direct Reports across our East portfolio
• Reporting to the National GM Safety & Environment
• Key management and advisory role across our urban sites

Lead with care. Influence at scale. Make a genuine difference.

At Compass Group Australia, safety is more than a framework - it’s a shared commitment grounded in care, respect, and strong leadership. We partner with some of the largest and most influential companies in the corporate market, delivering essential services where safety and wellbeing truly matter.

We are seeking an experienced and values‑led Safety Leader to help shape safer, healthier and more inclusive workplaces across these environments. This is a highly influential leadership role, ideal for a safety professional who is passionate about empowering teams, and embedding a strong safety culture into daily work life.

About Us

Compass Group is listed on the London Stock Exchange (Top 20) and is the global market leader in providing food and a range of support services to customers in the workplace, schools and colleges, hospitals, at leisure and in remote environments. We operate in over 50 countries, employ over 600,000 people, and are a recognized top 10 employer worldwide. In Australia, Compass Group Australia (CGA) generates $2.4Bn revenue per annum, servicing over 350 clients across 700 sites, with 18,000 employees.

About the Role

You will lead a team of national safety leaders and play a pivotal role in strengthening Our Safety Culture, supporting the HSE framework within our operations at every level to understand risk, lead with care, and take ownership of safety outcomes.

This role offers a blend of strategic influence and hands‑on leadership, with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives every day.

What You’ll Be Known For

• Building trusted partnerships with senior leaders and operational teams
• Coaching leaders to confidently lead safety through visible, values‑based behaviours
• Creating safe, inclusive environments where people feel supported and heard
• Driving practical, scalable safety solutions that work in real‑world operations
• Developing capable safety professionals and future leaders

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Executive Directors and General Managers to drive continuous safety improvement
• Coach leaders at all levels to embed Our Safety Culture and lead safety with care
• Lead and develop a high‑performing team of safety professionals
• Strengthen food safety, allergen management, and critical risk controls across operations
• Support safe mobilisations for new sites and growth initiatives
• Drive effective hazard identification, risk management, and incident investigations
• Ensure lessons learned are shared and embedded across the business
• Oversee compliance specifically for our Eurest, B&I and Levy brands
• Contribute to tender and client engagement activities by demonstrating strong safety capability
• Support ongoing certification to Australian and International HSEQ standards

What You’ll Bring

• 10+ years’ experience leading safety in large‑scale, remote or complex environments
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and build trusted partnerships
• Experience implementing and improving HSEQ systems across multi‑site operations
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation and HACCP
• A people‑centred leadership style with a genuine care for wellbeing
• Relevant WHS qualifications (Degree/Diploma and/or Cert IV WHS)
• Confidence using data and insights to inform decision‑making

Benefits

• A workplace where safety leadership is genuinely valued
• Hybrid work arrangement - work 2 days from home
• Performance tied bonus program available for this role
• Compass Group Employee benefits scheme
• Over 100+ partnered retail and online discounts for health, travel, groceries and goods
• Novated lease options available along with salary sacrifice

Working with a large global company means you can be assured that we have an attractive benefits program! This includes comprehensive learning & development offerings, a variety of recognition programs and company discounts, an excellent salary benchmarking matrix and at this management level also includes an incentive bonus scheme! You can read all about these here: Why work at Compass

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you require adjustments or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, please reach out to us on either 1300TALENT, talisson@compass-group.com.au or simondent@compass-group.com.au