About Us
Kinetic is Australia and New Zealand’s largest and most diverse bus operator, moving more than 100 million passengers per year across some of the most recognisable names in bus transport. We deliver these services through our team of over 7300 people and fleet of over 4900 buses.
As a business who genuinely cares about our customers, our people, and our environment, we are industry leaders in delivering zero-emission technology, investing in our communities, training and developing our people, and providing an inclusive workplace which reflects the communities we serve.
The Opportunity
Kinetic is currently seeking a Regional People and Safety Manager for our Queensland business. This newly created role will partner with the Executive General Manager and other key senior leaders to deliver on Kinetic's People Plan at an operational level. The role will lead a team of People and Culture, HSEQ and Training professionals, to provide advice, guidance and support that results in contemporary, sustainable and safe employment conditions for our people, under a commercial lens.
The role will have six direct reports including People Experience Specialist, HSEQ Specialists, Injury Management Specialists and Training Team Leader.
This is a hands on role where you will lead an experienced team, and roll up your sleeves as required.
Key Responsibilities
In this role you will:
- Bring together and lead the functional areas within the team to ensure an exceptional experience across the employee lifecycle
- Work with Centres of Excellence to develop programs that improve the employee experience
- Lead the HSEQ agenda across the region, developing and executing strategies in support of the overall business plan
- With the region’s leaders, create a safety culture that enables the reduction of incidents, accidents and workers’ compensation claims
- Rollout people initiatives and lead cyclical activities for the region, such as wellbeing, talent identification and succession planning, employee engagement and performance and development
- Ensure the effective delivery of driver training in the region
- Work to identify training needs and solutions across all areas of the workforce
The Boxes You'll Tick
- Bachelor’s degree in a Human Resources or Health and Safety, or a related field highly desirable.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, influence and collaborate at all levels of the organisation
- Ability to work at pace in an ambitious, progressive business
- Deep understanding of contemporary people management practices.
- Experience as general human resources practitioner with exposure to health and safety, injury management, learning and development and employee relations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities
- Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace
How You Apply
Kinetic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified persons of all sexualities, genders and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, to apply.
If you’re ready for a challenging and rewarding career with us then click the 'Apply' button now!