Daniel Awan

Background

About Daniel Awan

With a firm foundation in WHSEQ leadership and Chemical Engineering, I bring extensive experience across the industrial gases sector (Air Liquide), large-scale construction consultancy (Work Science), and public infrastructure and facilities management (Downer for NSW Department of Education). My career provides me a transferable skillset and has been defined by a consistent commitment to regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and the implementation of practical, systems-based safety solutions in complex and high-risk environments. I have successfully applied WHS legislation across a diverse range of operational contexts—whether conducting root cause investigations and audits in industrial facilities, delivering remote compliance guidance to construction projects, or ensuring safe contractor engagement across multiple facilities. My approach combines deep regulatory knowledge with outstanding interpersonal skills to build trust, influence safety behaviours, and align stakeholders around shared safety outcomes. Known for my clear communication and ability to foster cross-functional collaboration, I consistently help organisations translate legal obligations into actionable frameworks that support both compliance and operational excellence. I thrive in dynamic, multi-stakeholder environments where safety, accountability, and performance intersect.