HSEQ / Safety Coordinator - Leichhardt

Leichhardt, NSW
Contract
Full-time

1 month ago

Join Our Team as a Zero-Emission Bus (ZEB) HSEQ Coordinator!Are you passionate about sustainability and safety? Ready to play a vital role in pioneering clean transport solutions across Australia? We’re looking for an experienced HSEQ Coordinator to join our Zero-Emission Bus (ZEB) project team on a fixed-term contract until September 2025.About the Role:As the HSEQ Coordinator, you’ll be the driving force behind ensuring every aspect of our Zero-Emission Bus projects—from electrical infrastructure construction to battery electric bus deployment—meets the highest health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.Your expertise will help us deliver cutting-edge, sustainable transport solutions while safeguarding people, communities, and the environment.Start Date: Immediately or by negotiationContract Type: Fixed Term - Full TimeThe benefits of joining the team:

Health & Wellbeing Support – Access free, confidential counselling services and wellness resources.
COMPASS Values Culture – Join a values-driven team that’s committed to safety, innovation, and customer service.
Free Travel on NSW Buses – Travel for free with an Employee Opal Pass (conditions apply).
Employee Travel Discounts – Get up to 25% off SeaLink Marine & Tourism products like Captain Cook Cruises
Staff Referral Program – Get rewarded when you refer a successful Bus Driver candidate to our team.
Paid Time Off – Take advantage of annual leave, sick leave, and personal days.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES

Implement comprehensive HSEQ management systems and procedures and ensure that all project activities comply with relevant regulations, standards and client requirements.
Conduct thorough risk assessments for project activities, identify mitigation measures to minimise risks and provide guidance and support to project teams in implementing risk controls and safety measures.
Investigate project incidents, accidents and hazards / near misses to determine causes and corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with all relevant codes, regulations, specifications, and safety standards.
Deliver HSEQ training programs for project personnel, subcontractors and other stakeholders, including site inductions.
Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and permit requirements throughout the project lifecycle and implement measures to minimise project environmental impacts.
Establish quality assurance and control procedures to ensure project deliverables meet specified requirements and standards.
Conduct inspections and audits to verify the quality of workmanship and materials and facilitate the resolution of quality and non-conformance issues.

ABOUT YOU

Strong understanding of relevant regulations and best practices, as well as the ability to implement effective HSEQ management systems.
Strong knowledge of relevant health, safety, environmental regulations and quality standards.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.

HIGHLY DESIREABLE SKILLS

Proven project management expertise within the construction, engineering, or transportation industries.
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field; alternatively, completion of equivalent HSEQ courses.
Relevant hands-on experience in a construction company.

Ready to Make a Real Impact?Be part of a project that’s shaping the future of sustainable transport in Australia. Apply today to join a passionate team committed to innovation, safety, and environmental excellence.Why Transit Systems NSW?In partnership with the Government, Transit Systems NSW innovates, designs and delivers public transport solutions that attract customers because they are easy to use, reliable, convenient and safe. To ensure ease of use, we deliver integrated bus services and transport networks, intelligently easing road congestion and increasing a city’s sustainability and liveability.Transit Systems NSW is part of Kelsian Group (Kelsian), Australia’s largest integrated multi-modal transport provider and tourism operator, with established bus operations in Australia, Singapore, USA, UK and the Channel Islands. Kelsian provides essential journeys for our customers by delivering safe and intelligent transport solutions designed to improve the sustainability and liveability of the communities we serve.Kelsian has over 30 years’ experience delivering tourism and passenger transport services. The Group is a leader in sustainable public transport as the operator of Australia’s largest zero emission bus fleet and Australia’s largest electrified bus depot.As at 31 Dec 2024, Kelsian directly employs over 12,600 people and operates over 5,800 buses, 115 vessels and 24 light rail vehicles that delivered more than 378 million customer journeys over the last year.For more information about Transit Systems, please visit ourWe aim to provide meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities that are free from barriers, support and celebrate the diverse talents of our team members, improve awareness of the value of diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and enable our leaders to champion diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

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