Plan Safe is a boutique specialist engineering consultancy delivering end-to-end consultancy for some of the most complex and fascinating projects in Australia. Our projects span across aerospace, space, aviation, defence, rail, and nuclear including:

- OneSKY Air Traffic Management System
- Nancy Bird Walton, Western Sydney International Airport
- Queensland Train Manufacturing Project
- Inland Rail
- TfNSW Digital Systems Program

The role

As part of the day‑to‑day tasks of the role, you will:

- Create and review Safety Assurance Plans for client projects that address the full system lifecycle
- Develop and review Safety Assurance Statements and Reports
- Provide justification of achievement of Safety So Far As is Reasonably Practicable (SFAIRP)
- Manage and review Hazard Logs associated with various projects
- Participate in and facilitate hazard identification and assessments such as PHA, SHA, FMECA, HAZOP, etc.
- Use engineering change management tools to ensure design modifications are adequately assessed
- Construct safety arguments using GSN and CAE
- Engage in the derivation of safety‑related requirements and in verifying and validating them through relevant project lifecycle stages
- Advise on the safe design and installation of safety‑critical systems

About you

- Relevant degree in engineering, computer science or risk/safety




- At least 2 years’ experience working in Systems Safety / RAMS
- Experience working in a safety or systems engineering role within aviation or defence industries
- Authoring and editing safety plans and safety cases using GSN and/or CAE methodologies
- Demonstrated experience in the application of safety regulations such as International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Regulations and Certification
- Thorough understanding of Australian safety‑related legislation such as WHS and CASR
- High level communication and negotiation skills, including advanced report‑writing skills
- Experience with Air Traffic Management Systems or communications systems
- Experienced with Space Industry Regulations and practices
- Airworthiness and Part 21.J Design Certification

Benefits of working at Plan Secure

- Be part of a passionate and caring team
- Exciting and varied projects
- We walk the talk on Diversity and Inclusion
- Be mentored by industry leaders
- Professional memberships and subscriptions
- Flexible working options (remote and hybrid working arrangements)
- Exposure to different industries and projects

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Consulting and Engineering, Business Consulting and Services

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📌 Systems Safety Engineer (Aerospace) (New South Wales)
🏢 Plan Safe
📍 New South Wales