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 Chance
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, ARP****, ISO*****, ISO*****, 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
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📌 Senior Systems Safety Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 Rashi Joshi
📍 Melbourne