Senior Rail Systems & Safety Assurance Lead

Multicultural Consulting Services Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Multicultural Consulting Services Pty is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to lead safety assurance for a major rail station development in Parramatta. Direct lifecycle assurance across station systems, civil works and development, coordinating verification, integration and regulator approvals.

You will manage hazard analyses, requirements allocation and interface management using DOORS, with a strong focus on safety-in-design and stakeholder engagement with clients and regulators.

Qualifications

• An engineering qualification in electrical, systems, mechanical, civil or a related technical field.
• At least ten years in SESA or RAMS on major infrastructure; Australian Tier 1 rail or metro experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129 and NSW ASA/AMDB frameworks.
• Experience managing safety-in-design, hazard logs and system safety cases through client and regulatory approval.
• Advanced requirements-platform capability, including DOORS, and knowledge of systems integration methods.
• Ability to influence senior leaders, clients and independent safety assessors through clear communication and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Develop systems engineering and assurance plans aligned with ISO 15288 and EN 50126.
• Lead HAZID, HAZOP and quantified risk assessment activities and maintain effective hazard-log governance.
• Oversee requirements allocation, traceability and interface management using DOORS.
• Prepare safety cases and assurance arguments for client, independent assessor and rail regulator approvals.
• Direct verification and validation across design and construction deliverables.
• Resolve safety-in-design and integration issues with design partners and construction teams.

Skills

Systems engineering

RAMS

Hazard analysis

Requirements management

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory engagement

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/Systems/Mechanical/Civil)

Tools

DOORS

EN 50126 knowledge

Job description

Multicultural Consulting Services Pty is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to lead safety assurance for a major rail station development in Parramatta. Direct lifecycle assurance across station systems, civil works and development, coordinating verification, integration and regulator approvals.

You will manage hazard analyses, requirements allocation and interface management using DOORS, with a strong focus on safety-in-design and stakeholder engagement with clients and regulators.