Senior Systems Safety Engineer

Rashi Joshi; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ready for a Melbourne-based Senior Systems Safety Engineer role that focuses on safety across sophisticated, mission-critical platforms. You will lead hazards identification, risk analysis and safety assurance, collaborating with engineering teams, customers and safety authorities to ensure compliant, fit-for-purpose safety solutions throughout lifecycle.

You will engage with regulators and stakeholders, drive safety cases and safety arguments, and own safety-related artefacts while promoting

Qualifications

• Experience in systems safety engineering within safety-critical environments.
• Experience delivering safety assessments, safety cases and assurance activities.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with standards such as MIL-STD-882, ARP4761, ISO21448, ISO15288 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver system safety engineering activities across complex programs.
• Conduct hazard identification, risk assessments and safety assurance activities.
• Develop safety cases, safety arguments and supporting artefacts.
• Influence engineering decisions to ensure safe and effective solutions.
• Engage with customers, regulators and stakeholders on safety matters.
• Drive continuous improvement across safety processes and programs.

Skills

Systems safety engineering

Hazard analysis

Risk assessment

Safety cases

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

12-Month Contract | Melbourne | Defence & Advanced Technology

Your new company Ready to help shape the safety of complex systems that protect people, critical assets, and national capability? We're partnering with a leading organisation at the forefront of Australia's defence and technology sector to find an experienced Senior Systems Safety Engineer. This is an opportunity to work on highly complex, mission-critical programs where your expertise will directly influence the safety, performance, and success of cutting-edge solutions.

Why You'll Love This Role

Work on projects that matter and make a real-world impact

Be part of a team delivering some of Australia's most advanced defence capabilities

Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering specialists across complex programs

Take ownership of safety engineering activities and help drive critical project outcomes

Melbourne-based with exposure to national and international stakeholders

The Opportunity

As a Senior Systems Safety Engineer, you'll be responsible for identifying, analysing, and managing safety risks across sophisticated systems and platforms. You'll work closely with engineering teams, customers, and safety authorities to ensure solutions are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose throughout the entire lifecycle. You'll play a key role in:

• Leading and delivering system safety engineering activities
• Conducting hazard identification, risk assessments, and safety assurance activities
• Developing safety cases, safety arguments, and supporting artefacts
• Influencing engineering outcomes to ensure safe and effective solutions
• Engaging with customers, regulators, and key stakeholders on safety-related matters
• Supporting continuous improvement across safety processes and programs

What We're Looking For

• Experience in Systems Safety Engineering within a safety-critical environment
• Background in industries such as Defence, Aerospace, Rail, Transport, Nuclear, Energy, Oil & Gas, or other highly regulated sectors
• Experience delivering safety assessments, safety cases, and assurance activities
• Knowledge of recognised safety standards such as MIL-STD-882, ARP4761, ISO21448, ISO15288, or similar frameworks
• An engineering degree or equivalent industry experience
• The ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences

What you get in return

• 12-month contract with strong project pipeline
• Melbourne-based role
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant programs
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and engineering challenges
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Competitive daily rate package