HSEQ Manager - Full Time

Kelsian Group; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SeaLink Gladstone, part of the Kelsian Group, is seeking an experienced HSEQ Manager to lead and continually improve our Health, Safety, Environment and Quality management systems within marine operations in Gladstone.

You will work with leaders, staff and regulators to strengthen HSEQ capability, drive audits, risk control and a culture of safety and continual improvement. The role is based in Gladstone with ongoing collaboration across the group.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, consultation and report-writing skills.
• Experience with WHS, environmental and marine safety obligations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the Integrated Management System (ISO 45001:2018, ISO 9001:2015).
• Coordinate audits, inspections and closeout of corrective actions.
• Monitor HSEQ obligations and update procedures and controlled documents.
• Manage incident notification, investigation and learning (ICAM or equivalent).
• Support risk management, safe systems of work and emergency preparedness.
• Coordinate workers compensation and return-to-work processes.
• Analyse and report HSEQ performance and KPIs to guide decisions.
• Coach leaders and staff in HSEQ leadership and training.
• Provide input to tenders, project plans and contractor management.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Education

Diploma of Work Health and Safety

Job description

• Lead HSEQ systems, assurance and continuous improvement
• Support safe and compliant marine operations
• Join an ASX-listed transport and tourism group

About the Role

The HSEQ Manager is a key member of the SeaLink Gladstone leadership team, supporting safe, compliant and effective marine operations. Reporting to the General Manager, you will maintain and continually improve our Health, Safety, Environment and Quality management systems and help turn legislative, client and operational requirements into practical systems and actions.

You will work closely with leaders, employees, contractors, clients and regulators to strengthen HSEQ capability, audit readiness, risk control and a positive culture of safety, quality and continual improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the cloud-based Integrated Management System aligned with ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 9001:2015.
• Coordinate audits, assurance activities, vessel and workplace inspections, and the timely closeout of findings and corrective actions.
• Monitor HSEQ, environmental and marine safety obligations and update procedures, registers and controlled documents as required.
• Manage incident notification, investigation, corrective action and organisational learning, including ICAM or equivalent methodology.
• Support operational risk management, safe systems of work, critical controls, management of change and emergency preparedness.
• Coordinate workers compensation, injury management and return to work processes, including liaison with WorkCover.
• Analyse and report HSEQ performance, trends and client KPIs to support management decisions and continual improvement.
• Coach and engage leaders, employees and contractors through training, consultation and visible HSEQ leadership.
• Support marine assurance, vessel inspections and client compliance requirements.
• Provide HSEQ input to tenders, project plans, contractor management and service delivery requirements.

About You

You are a practical, confident and collaborative HSEQ professional who can build trust, influence behaviour and translate complex compliance requirements into clear operational solutions. You are comfortable working both independently and alongside frontline teams in a marine or other operational environment.

To be successful, you will bring:

• A Diploma of Work Health and Safety or equivalent qualification.
• At least five years’ HSEQ experience, ideally in marine, transport, logistics or another operational industry.
• Working knowledge of WHS, environmental and domestic commercial vessel legislation, AMSA requirements and the National Standard for Commercial Vessels.
• Experience maintaining integrated management systems and supporting ISO certification, audits and corrective action closeout.
• Strong communication, consultation, stakeholder engagement and report-writing skills.
• Workplace Rehabilitation Coordinator accreditation or equivalent return to work qualification.
• Incident investigation capability, including ICAM or equivalent, and drug and alcohol testing competency.

About Us

SeaLink Gladstone is part of Kelsian Group, a leading integrated land and marine transport and tourism provider. Our purpose is to deliver essential journeys through safe, reliable and intelligent transport solutions while creating brilliant customer experiences.

This position is based in Gladstone and supports our Curtis Island marine operations. The role may also perform Duty Manager responsibilities as required.

Applications close by 5 pm on Monday 24 August 2026.

Shortlisting may commence before the closing date, and the position may close earlier if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Kelsian Group Limited is committed to equal employment opportunities and a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.