Specialist HSE

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Kinetic is seeking a HSE Specialist for Melbourne CBD, onsite. Reporting to the Head of Health, Safety and Environment, you will partner with operational teams to embed systems, act as the safety management system superuser, and lead programs, investigations and risk assessments while standardising procedures and supporting audits. You will maintain accurate HSE data and reporting. The ideal candidate holds a Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety, with Lead Auditor and ICAM qualifications valued, and brings experience in risk-diverse environments, stakeholder engagement, and a pragmatic, people-first approach. To apply, tailor your resume to highlight programs, training, incident reduction, analytics, and safety culture improvements; quantify results and cite certifications.

Specialist – Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)

Melbourne CBD – Collins Street

Full-time

Kinetic is seeking a capable and people-focused HSE Specialist to join our growing national safety team. Reporting to the Head of Health, Safety and Environment, this role will play a key part in strengthening our enterprise safety systems, supporting operational teams, and driving initiatives that enhance our safety culture across the business.

Based at our Collins Street office, you will partner closely with Service Delivery teams to provide expert advice, deliver national programs and support continuous improvement of our safety management system.

About the role

• Partner with operational teams to embed and improve safety systems and practices
• Act as superuser for the enterprise safety management system, providing training and driving system improvements
• Provide HSE advisory support to a portfolio of smaller operational regions
• Design and deliver national HSE programs focused on incident and injury reduction, psychosocial risk and wellbeing
• Standardise HSE procedures, work instructions and compliance programs
• Lead incident and near miss investigations, identifying root causes and preventative actions
• Conduct risk assessments for operational changes, new equipment and workplace modifications
• Support assurance and compliance activities aligned to the audit schedule
• Maintain accurate HSE data, analytics and reporting for internal and external stakeholders

About you

• Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety (minimum)
• Lead Auditor and ICAM qualifications highly regarded
• Experience working in a risk-diverse or operational environment
• Demonstrated ability to engage, consult and positively influence stakeholders
• Strong analytical and reporting capability
• Pragmatic, hands-on approach with the ability to drive sustainable change
• High emotional intelligence with a genuine commitment to people-focused safety
• Comfortable working both strategically and operationally

Why join Kinetic

• Purpose-driven organisation focused on improving community livelihoods
• Opportunity to influence safety outcomes at a national level
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Modern CBD office on Collins Street
• Commitment to continuous improvement and safety excellence

If you are a proactive HSE professional who enjoys partnering with the business and making a tangible impact, we would love to hear from you.