Job Description
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 protected 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 Safe
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