Defence Safety Engineer - System Safety Lead

First Nations Jobs; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perks@Downer

Reservist Leave (up to 20 days)

Discounts on healthcare, retail, and a

Vehicle discounts

Job summary

Downer Professional Services in Canberra is seeking a Safety Engineer to integrate safety into engineering, project and product development activities on complex defence and national security projects. You will provide specialist safety advice, support governance, and produce data and reports for senior stakeholders.

A current AGSVA clearance (or eligibility) is preferred; strong communication and stakeholder engagement are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in system safety engineering within complex defence, maritime, aerospace, or mission-critical systems.
• Strong knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessment, safety case development, and safety assurance processes.
• Experience preparing and reviewing safety management plans, hazard logs, and safety assessments.
• Ability to engage effectively with technical, project, and senior stakeholder groups.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple safety activities and deliver outcomes to challenging schedules.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist safety advice, guidance, and oversight to the engineering team, project staff, and stakeholders.
• Support the continuous improvement of safety processes, methodologies, and governance arrangements.
• Assure the effectiveness, compliance, and quality of the Safety Program and its deliverables.
• Provide safety-related data and reports to DDG SPO, CEIP, and other stakeholders as required.
• Evaluate safety information relating to Aegis, AusCMS, and Warfare Products to support system-level safety assessments.

Skills

System safety engineering

Hazard identification

Risk assessment

Safety case development

Safety assurance processes

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Coordination of safety activities

Job description

Downer Professional Services in Canberra is seeking a Safety Engineer to integrate safety into engineering, project and product development activities on complex defence and national security projects. You will provide specialist safety advice, support governance, and produce data and reports for senior stakeholders.

A current AGSVA clearance (or eligibility) is preferred; strong communication and stakeholder engagement are essential.