Defence Systems Safety Engineer – Lead CAF16 Safety Program

First Nations Jobs; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reservist Leave

Perks@Downer

Flexible work options

Job summary

Downer Professional Services in Canberra is seeking a Systems Safety Engineer to manage and coordinate the CAF16 System Safety Program within defence projects. You will develop safety analyses, hazard assessments, and safety cases, while guiding the engineering team and ensuring governance under CASG policies and Australian legislation.

A strong background in materiel safety programs and an active security clearance are required, with opportunities to influence critical national security

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronic and Communications, Software or Computer Engineering.
• Minimum five years' engineering experience leading a materiel System Safety Program.
• Member of Engineers Australia, eligible for Chartered Professional Engineering (CPEng).
• Experience leading or managing a materiel System Safety Program.
• Formal training or recognised certification in systems safety.
• Experience in a CASG/Defence program in a system safety role, preferably within sustainment.
• Security clearance current/maintained per Commonwealth requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the CAF16 System Safety Program, including SSPP, hazard analyses and SCRs.
• Execute system safety engineering in line with Australian legislation, Defence/CASG policies, and best practice standards.
• Provide engineering advice on system safety to key stakeholders including the Chief Engineer and Executive Authority.
• Oversee contractor system safety programs and review safety deliverables.
• Evaluate engineering changes from a safety perspective and plan/review actions.
• Provide safety guidance to CAF16 engineering team on software-related safety analyses and assurance.

Skills

System safety engineering

Leadership of safety program

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelors in Electronic and Communications or Software/Computer Engineering

Job description

Downer Professional Services in Canberra is seeking a Systems Safety Engineer to manage and coordinate the CAF16 System Safety Program within defence projects. You will develop safety analyses, hazard assessments, and safety cases, while guiding the engineering team and ensuring governance under CASG policies and Australian legislation.

A strong background in materiel safety programs and an active security clearance are required, with opportunities to influence critical national security