System Safety Engineer

About the role

The System Safety Engineer supports the identification, assessment and management of safety risks across the engineering lifecycle. The role maintains hazard logs, safety documentation and assurance evidence to ensure compliance and traceability, and works within multidisciplinary teams to evaluate the safety impact of engineering changes, verify safety controls and identify gaps. It applies risk-based safety engineering principles to help deliver safe, compliant and effective maritime capabilities.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct technical investigations and analysis to identify issues, support problem resolution and recommend design improvements
• Plan, deliver and monitor engineering tasks to meet time, quality and cost objectives
• Produce technical documentation, engineering solutions and lifecycle records in line with delegated authority requirements
• Maintain accurate technical records and knowledge management systems to support through-life asset management
• Present and discuss technical information with internal and external stakeholders, including formal reviews
• Provide engineering advice and technical expertise to support knowledge sharing and build organisational capability
• Apply knowledge of design, analysis, manufacturing and support techniques while complying with relevant procedures, codes and standards
• Conduct technical risk assessments and understand the product safety implications of engineering activities

Required profile

• Accredited (Washington Accord) bachelor's degree in engineering, or recognised engineering qualifications to obtain Professional Engineer membership
• Australian citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance
• Qualification in Systems Engineering, Systems Safety Engineering, Safety Assurance, Risk Management or a related discipline (desirable)
• Postgraduate qualification in a related technical discipline (desirable)
• Training or certification in Systems Safety Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Risk Assessment, Safety Case development or Safety Assurance methodologies (desirable)
• Training in engineering governance, configuration management, requirements management or assurance frameworks (desirable)

What we offer

• Flexible working arrangements, such as flexible hours, a mix of office and home working and condensed weeks
• Leave entitlements including wellbeing, volunteer, paid parental and defence reservist leave
• Internal development programs, LinkedIn Learning modules and study leave
• beRewarded discounts, novated leasing options and a corporate shares plan
• Recognition program aligned with the company's principles