Safety Manager

KONE; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Novated Leasing

Car space

Gym membership

Fruit in the office

Learning and development programs

Job summary

KONE is seeking a Safety Manager in Mascot, NSW to lead our safety function with end-to-end responsibility. You will drive a proactive safety culture, develop programs, and work with stakeholders to ensure a safe, compliant workplace.

The role demands 5+ years in safety management, strong regulatory knowledge, and leadership capabilities. Based in Mascot, this is a hands-on, standalone position within our global safety team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of experience in safety management, preferably in an industrial sector.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and management systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in project and change management.

Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, and improve KONE's safety management system.
• Set safety objectives and drive management commitment.
• Lead safety committees and forums within the unit.
• Monitor compliance through audits and risk assessments.
• Manage incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver safety communication and training programs.
• Collaborate with customers and partners on safety initiatives.
• Support crisis and emergency response planning.

Skills

Safety leadership

Auditing & risk assessment

Incident investigation

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

• Are you passionate about creating a safe work environment and driving continuous improvement in safety performance?




• Play a key role in shaping a culture of safety excellence.




• Join a global organisation with a strong focus on training, safety and quality

At KONE, we bring buildings to life.

Look around and you'll see KONE in buildings everywhere. Through our technical expertise and digital connectivity, we provide an essential service to communities around the world - keep people moving no matter what

Our work will take you in different directions.

We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate Safety Manager to join our Safety Team in Mascot, NSW. The successful candidate will lead the way in fostering a proactive, high-performing safety culture.

This is a hands-on, standalone role with end-to-end responsibility for the safety function. This person will drive continuous improvement initiatives, influence positive safety behaviours, and work closely with stakeholders to build a safe, compliant, and resilient workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, and improve KONE's safety management system




• Set safety objectives and drive management commitment




• Lead safety committees and forums within the unit




• Monitor compliance through audits and risk assessments




• Manage incident investigations and corrective actions




• Develop and deliver safety communication and training programs




• Collaborate with customers and partners on safety initiatives




• Support crisis and emergency response planning

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field




• 5+ years of experience in safety management, preferably in an industrial sector




• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and management systems




• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills




• Experience in project and change management

Why Join Us?

• Enjoy career progression opportunities within a global organisation




• Access a range of benefits that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work




• Novated Leasing, ability to purchase leave, extra super, annual bonus and a car space




• Gym membership, discount program and fruit in the office




• Grow with comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills

Note: Applicants must either be a permanent resident or citizen of Australia or a citizen New Zealand to apply for this position.

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

Read more on https://kone.com/global/en/careers.html