System Safety Engineer
Vacancy Number: PR-255798
Australia, Henderson
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: 6-9 Years
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Shipbuilding
Closing: 03 July 2025
Introduction
On behalf of our client, we're hiring a System Safety Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team in Henderson. You'll apply system safety engineering principles across a range of defence-focused projects, leading hazard analysis and contributing to structured safety deliverables.
What are you going to do
As a System Safety Engineer, you will be responsible for applying safety engineering principles throughout the project lifecycle. You'll facilitate hazard analysis workshops, develop and manage system safety deliverables such as System Safety Program Plans, Hazard Logs, and Safety Case Reports, and liaise directly with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance and assurance.
This role involves supporting emerging projects and software tools, training internal personnel, and driving process consistency across the business. You'll contribute to ABMS (Asset and Business Management System) updates and help embed safety thinking into all phases of design and engineering.
Reporting to the Head of Design & Engineering, you will work across both operational and tactical levels, influencing safety outcomes, improving quality processes, and championing continual improvement.
Essential skills and knowledge
The ideal candidate will hold a tertiary qualification in systems engineering or a related discipline, with demonstrated experience applying MIL-STD-882E or equivalent frameworks. You'll bring strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills, and ideally have experience in defence acquisition, sustainment, or working within a classification society or seaworthiness framework.
You will have proven capability in hazard identification, workshop delivery, and systems documentation. Your ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively across technical teams will be essential. A BASELINE security clearance (or eligibility to obtain one) is required for this position.
What we offer
This is a full-time, permanent opportunity based in Henderson, WA, offering a competitive salary and long-term career development. You'll be part of a high-calibre team delivering world-class safety engineering solutions for critical defence and marine assets.
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Application process
First Contact
We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.
Scheduling an Interview
After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.
Phone/ Qualification Interview
During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.
Meeting in Real Life
After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.
Application for the Position
Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.
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