Senior Systems Safety Engineer

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'll 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

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