Australian citizenship required. Must have an active Negative Vetting Level 1 (or higher) security clearance.
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Location: Canberra (Onsite).
RFQ Details n
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- RFQ ID: SME097
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- Agency: ADF
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- Closing Date: 4:00 pm, Wednesday 23 September 2026
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- Estimated Start Date: ASAP – Pending organisation suitability clearance (can take between 1-6 weeks)
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- Initial Contract Duration: 24 Months initial Term (commenced 1 July 2026)
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- Extension Term: 12 months
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- Number of Extensions: 2
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- Experience Level: Level 3
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- Security Clearance: NV1 minimum
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- Location of Work: Canberra, ACT
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- Working Arrangements: CBR based - majority onsite work
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Job Details n
The ADF is seeking a Safety System Engineer to lead the system safety program across requirements, design, V&V; and certification. The role will ensure safety obligations, evidence and traceability remain aligned with the program while maintaining compliance with Defence regulatory and statutory requirements.
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- Lead the system safety program across requirements, design, V&V; and certification, ensuring safety obligations, evidence and traceability remain aligned with the program.
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- Coordinate safety analysis, hazard controls,
assurance activities and specialist inputs to maintain compliance with Defence regulatory and statutory requirements.
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- Provide senior judgment to integrate system safety implications into schedule, design decisions, and Governance Artefacts.
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- System safety program documentation, hazard analysis and assurance evidence.
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- Certification artefacts, V&V; alignment and technical review outputs.
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- Safety decision records and governance read briefings.
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Technical Skills nn
- Systems engineering
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- System safety programs
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- Safety analysis and hazard controls
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- Safety assurance and certification
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- Verification and validation
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- Technical review and governance artefacts
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- Defence regulatory and statutory compliance
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Selection Criteria nn
1. Systems Engineer qualifications
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2. experience in the Defence capability space
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3. Ability to pass organisation suitability clearance
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How you are paid… n
You choose what's best for you.
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1. PAYG through Pinaka
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2. Third-party payroll
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3. Self-employed (own ABN)
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