Manager- Health Safety & Environment

Manager – Health, Safety and Environment

Location: Molendinar

Kinetic is Australia and New Zealand’s biggest bus network. Every day we move people and enhance communities.

We’re seeking a collaborative, hands-on Manager with a passion for Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) who genuinely enjoys working alongside others and supporting frontline teams. This role is ideal for someone who prefers being visible, hands on and building relationships with stakeholders to get the best safety outcomes. Success in this position comes from being a true team player — someone who is approachable, practical, down-to-earth and not afraid to roll up their sleeves.

Reporting to the Regional General Manager (with a dotted line to the Head of HSE), you’ll be supported by one HSE Specialist.

If you want to work in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same and make a positive impact on safety this is the role for you.

Key responsibilities:

• Be a visible, hands-on HSE leader across depots and workshops

• Build strong, respectful relationships with leaders and frontline teams

• Provide practical advice, coaching and guidance that supports day-to-day safe operations

• Investigate incidents, problem solve and implement local improvements

• Ensure compliance with workplace regulations and Kinetic systems

• Foster a positive, team-based safety culture aligned with Kinetic’s values

What you’ll bring:

• Suitable safety qualifications (e.g. Diploma, Degree, Investigations) • Strong operational HSE experience — comfortable being on the ground, not behind a desk

• A collaborative working style with a genuine desire to be part of a team

• Humility and approachability — someone who supports others rather than managing from above

• Experience partnering with leaders and frontline employees on practical safety solutions

• Familiarity with quality management systems (AS/NZS4801, ISO14001, ISO9001)

• Current driver’s licence (essential) – with support available to gain your bus licence

• Highly organised, pragmatic and able to balance multiple operational priorities

Why Kinetic?

• A hands-on operational HSE role where you’ll be close to the action and make a visible impact

• Support from both a Regional GM and Head of HSE to deliver outcomes

• Join a team of approachable leaders who value collaboration and lead by example

• Access professional development, including support to obtain your bus licence

At Kinetic, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people with disability.

 Previous applicants need not apply.