About Us Transdev is a world leader in the operation of passenger transport services. We operate in 19 countries around the world, with 83,000 employees and manage 41,000 vehicles. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community and the customers we serve.

Transdev Sydney Ferries an entity of Transdev Australasia , operates approximately 175,000 services, transporting more than 15 million people across Sydney Harbour and the Parramatta River each year. The extensive network connects 39 destinations and spans approximately 37 kilometres from Parramatta in Sydney's west, Manly in the north and Watsons Bay in the east.

Transdev Sydney Ferries’ mission is to create a world class ferry service in Sydney by taking the customer service to the next level. We will do so by building upon the great work of Sydney Ferries over recent years.

About You As our Safety Health Environment and Quality (SHEQ) Manager you will lead the strategic development, implementation and continuous improvement for Transdev Sydney Ferries safety management system. Your expertise in the field will help drive a proactive safety culture that manages WHS and maritime risks and ensure strict regulatory compliance is fostered by our people in our highly unionised maritime environment.

What You’ll Do Strategic System Management: Designing and deploying comprehensive WHS strategies, programs, and standards that align with the Corporate Safety Strategy and maintain crucial management system certifications.

Culture & Collaboration: Fostering a robust safety culture by coaching and mentoring personnel at all levels and ensuring meaningful consultation with operational staff and stakeholders to embed safety practices onboard vessels.

Assurance & Compliance: Providing independent assurance to executive leadership through rigorous internal audit programs,



ensuring all operational and maintenance activities comply with NSW maritime safety accreditations and the International Safety Management (ISM) Code.

Incident Investigation & Prevention: Conducting evidence-based ICAM investigations into safety and environmental incidents to identify systemic root causes, meet regulatory reporting requirements, and implement preventative recommendations.

What You Bring

- Demonstrated experience and ability implementing safety, health, environment and quality in maritime environment and eligibility of the Safety Institute of Australia
- Tertiary qualification in Work Health and Safety or equivalent
- Knowledge and understanding of :
- ISO 45001,9001 and 14001
- NSW Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and Regulations 2025
- Marine Legislation and Regulations
- Transport Passenger Act 1990 and regulations

This role will suit someone with a proactive approach to their work, someone who thrives in contributing to improving the safety and compliance strategies helping to manage our business risks. You will have strong time management and organisational skills complemented by your strong interpersonal and communication skills giving you the capability to consult and facilitate difficult conversations with different levels of staff. More importantly we require someone who has a strong acumen to report writing as you will be required to produce clear written reports and provide recommendations where needed.





We want someone looking for an opportunity to help foster a strong safety culture, a person who is not afraid in leveraging digital technologies, systems and AI solutions to our SHEQ environment for process efficiency.

This role is permanent full time based in our corporate office in Barangaroo, with some travel to our sites in Balmain Shipyard and Circular Quay. Why Join Transdev? ? Make a Global Impact: Play a vital role in building sustainable mobility solutions that change lives.

? Grow with Us: Join a global group that invests in your development, both locally and internationally.

? Inclusive Culture: Work in an environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

? Versatile Work: We support your well-being and work-life balance through flexible work options.

? Community-Driven: Help shape the future of transportation while creating real social value.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Our Core We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters innovation and drives better outcomes for the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and gender identities, including First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, veterans, and those from culturally diverse communities.

Need adjustments during the recruitment process? Let us know at [email protected] – we’re here to support you.

Ready to Drive Change? If you’re ready to apply your expertise to this exciting role, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your application, including your resume and a brief cover letter outlining why you’re the perfect fit.

Join our team of Journey Makers —and be part of something bigger.

Applications close 19 August however, this may be sooner if a high level of application are received.

📌 SHEQ Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Transdev Australia u0026 New Zealand
📍 Sydney