Systems Safety Engineer

  • Sydney
  • Contract
  • Fri May 15 05:23:33 2026
  • BBBH3947

Hi All!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Safety engineer with option to work form either Sydney, Canberra or Adelaide to provide critical assurance and systems capability requirements for a large tactical solutions defence program.
Contract period: 9 months with possible extensions
Start: Immediate
Rate: To be discussed
Clearance: NV1 required

Role: Systems Safety Engineer

Role details:

  • Maintain the System Safety Program Plan.
  • Contribute to the overall safety case.
  • Contribute to the completion of program milestones.
  • Conduct system safety analysis and deliver associated system safety deliverables in accordance with schedule, most notably the OSHA and HHA
  • Conduct reviews of supplier safety analysis and associated liaison activities.
  • Conduct ongoing management of the hazard tracking system.
  • Manage the planning, coordination, and conduct of system safety working groups.
  • Provide status and estimate remaining effort for assigned tasks.
  • Identify, report and manage risks using defined processes.
  • Provide support to design reviews throughout the program lifecycle.
  • Adhere to the system safety engineering process.
  • Other duties as deemed relevant to program and operational requirements and within the technical competency of the position.

Essential Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

  • A qualified practitioner with degree qualifications or relevant industry experience
  • Minimum of 4 years prior relevant experience required.
  • Knowledge of Australian safety related legislation, in particular legislation relating to workplace health & safety.
  • Knowledge of Defence safety standards along with industry best practice safety standards
  • NV1 clearance

If you think you match the above role, please apply in Word document format. PDF is also accepted.

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