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 OpportunityAs 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 activitiesConducting hazard identification, risk assessments, and safety assurance activitiesDeveloping safety cases, safety arguments, and supporting artefactsInfluencing engineering outcomes to ensure safe and effective solutionsEngaging with customers, regulators, and key stakeholders on safety-related mattersSupporting continuous improvement across safety processes and programs
What Were Looking ForExperience in Systems Safety Engineering within a safety-critical environmentBackground in industries such as Defence, Aerospace, Rail, Transport, Nuclear, Energy, Oil & Gas, or other highly regulated sectorsExperience delivering safety assessments, safety cases, and assurance activitiesKnowledge of recognised safety standards such as MIL-STD-882, ARP4761, ISO21448, ISO15288, or similar frameworksAn engineering degree or equivalent industry experienceThe 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

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Ali.Kavanagh@hays.com.au
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