Our client is a global defence business delivering complex, mission‑critical systems for government and industry. With a well‑established Australian operation backed by significant international resources, they design, integrate and support advanced engineering programs that will run for decades to come.
They are known for technical rigour, a collaborative engineering culture, and genuine investment in their people's long‑term development.
Culture here is collaborative and technically driven - engineers are trusted to own problems and are supported to grow into senior technical or leadership pathways. People who thrive tend to be meticulous, curious and comfortable working through complexity, while enjoying adaptable, well‑structured working arrangements.
About the Role
This is a senior, hands‑on safety engineering role responsible for the safety and reliability of complex systems across their full lifecycle. You'll identify hazards, assess risk and embed safety requirements into design and development, working closely with engineering teams and stakeholders across a major, long‑running program. Reporting to an Engineering Supervisor,
you'll play a key technical role within a broader System Safety Working Group.
Duties
Define safety requirements and integrate them into design
Identify hazards and run risk assessments (FTA, FMEA)
Develop and execute test plans to validate safety measures
Conduct HAZOP and other safety analyses on root causes
Prepare safety cases, reports and supporting documentation
Maintain the project Hazard Log and safety artefacts
Participate in system safety reviews and working groups
Advise engineering staff on safety methods and best practice
Skills and Experience
Tertiary qualification in Engineering (essential)
Chartered Skilled Engineer status (desirable)
Background in safety system engineering, ideally on complex, large‑scale programs
Sound knowledge of safety standards (e.g. ISO 26262, MIL‑STD‑882, IEC 61508)
Robust analytical, written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to influence engineering and project stakeholders
Australian citizenship and eligibility for a government security clearance required
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📌 Senior System Safety Engineer Melbourne
🏢 Agrifutures
📍 Melbourne
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