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Downer Professional Services
team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia's future.
Downer Professional Services
comprises three business units: our
Technical, Advisory, and Capability
consulting practice, and
Team Downer
, which partners with
CASG and NSSG
as a major service provider to
Defence
. Together, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for clients across
Defence
and National Security.
We currently have an opportunity for a Systems Safety Engineer in Canberra to manage, coordinate, and oversee the CAF16 System Safety Program.
What You'll Do
Developing, implementing and maintaining the CAF16 System Safety Program, including System Safety Program Plan (SSPP), hazard analyses and reports, risk logs and controls, Safety Case Reports (SCRs), safety specifications, and safety V&V; activities.
Executing system safety engineering in accordance with Australian legislation, Defence/CASG policies, and recognised best practice standards.
Providing qualified and competent engineering advice on system safety matters to key product stakeholders, including the IC3 SPO Chief Engineer and Executive Authority.
Providing oversight of contractor system safety programs, including the review of safety deliverables.
Evaluating engineering changes, and where required, scope,



plan and review the implementation of actions from a safety perspective.
Providing systems safety guidance to the CAF16 engineering team, particularly on software-related safety considerations, including applicable hazard analysis techniques, risk assessment, and software assurance activities supporting system design and implementation.
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's Degree in Electronic and Communications, Software or Computer Engineering.
A minimum of five years' experience as an engineer, with specific experience leading a materiel System Safety Program.
Member of Engineers Australia, eligible for Chartered Professional Engineering (CPEng) recognition.
Demonstrated experience leading or managing a materiel System Safety Program.
Formal training or recognised certification in systems safety.
Experience in a CASG/Defence program in a system safety role, preferably within sustainment.
Experience working within a technical regulatory or assurance framework (ICTAP/ETAP, LMSM, DASR, CASG EAF, DSwMS).
Due to the nature of the work, you are required to currently hold and maintain a Security clearance as required by the Commonwealth. In some instances, compliance with
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
requirements may also be an inherent requirement.
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📌 Systems Safety Engineer (Canberra)
🏢 Downer
📍 Canberra