System Safety Lead

Austal-7; Fremantle; Sur place; AUD 140 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Supportive work environment

Career advancement

Australian sovereign naval capability

Résumé du poste

Austal is looking for a System Safety Lead based in Henderson, WA to implement System Safety Engineering across major Defence shipbuilding programs. You will lead safety assurance activities, manage critical deliverables, and drive a proactive safety culture throughout the project lifecycle.

Reporting to the LCH Systems Engineering Lead, the role requires MIL-STD-882E expertise, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to obtain Australian Defence Baseline Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or ability to achieve CPEng.
• Minimum 5 years' Defence System Safety experience.
• Experience applying MIL-STD-882E or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of Defence acquisition/sustainment environments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and risk management skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Eligible to obtain Australian Defence Baseline Security Clearance.

Responsabilités

• Lead the implementation and application of System Safety methodologies across Defence programs.
• Establish and maintain safety processes, procedures and workflows.
• Act as primary contact for customer, classification society and subcontractor engagements on system safety.
• Lead System Safety Forums, workshops and reviews.
• Prepare and manage key safety deliverables (SSPPs, Hazard Logs, HSAs, Safety Case Reports).
• Identify, manage and report safety risks to stakeholders.
• Support new projects by championing safety best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement of system safety culture.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Problem solving

Formation

Engineering degree

CPEng accreditation

Outils

MIL-STD-882E

Description du poste

Based in Henderson, WA, the System Safety Lead is responsible for implementing and executing System Safety Engineering methodologies across major Defence shipbuilding programs and the wider business. Reporting to the LCH Systems Engineering Lead, you will lead safety assurance activities, engage with key stakeholders, manage critical safety deliverables, and drive a culture of safety excellence throughout the project lifecycle. This role is a key safety engineering role utilising the MIL-STD-882E standards. This is not a role that assesses site safety risk assessments.

About Austal

Austal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor, and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world's leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.

With operations across multiple sites, Austal offers diverse career opportunities in trades, maintenance, engineering support, project services, corporate functions, and operational delivery.

Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We're driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.

Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia

This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

What's Involved

• Lead the implementation and application of System Safety Engineering methodologies across Defence programs.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve safety processes, procedures, and workflows.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customer, classification society, and subcontractor engagement relating to system safety.
• Lead and facilitate System Safety Forums, workshops, and stakeholder reviews.
• Prepare and manage key safety deliverables, including System Safety Program Plans, Hazard Logs, Hazard Analysis Reports, and Safety Case Reports.
• Identify, manage, and report engineering and project safety risks to key stakeholders.
• Support emerging projects and business initiatives by championing safety best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement and promote a proactive system safety culture across the organisation.

You'll Need

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng), or the ability to achieve CPEng accreditation through Engineers Australia.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Defence System Safety programs or a related specialist field.
• Demonstrated experience applying MIL-STD-882E or equivalent System Safety frameworks.
• Strong understanding of Defence acquisition and/or sustainment environments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and risk management skills.
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and relationship-building capabilities.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Baseline Security Clearance.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.
• The opportunity to contribute to Australia's sovereign naval shipbuilding capability.

At Austal, we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity enhances our operations and, as such, we actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientations, and those living with disability to apply. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.

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