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Safety engineer

Canberra
Downer Group
Posted: 14 March
Offer description

Join our Downer Professional Servicesteam and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia's future.

Downer Professional Services comprises of three business units our Technical, Advisory, and Capability consulting practice, and Team Downer, which partners with CASG and NSSG as a major service provider to Defence. Together, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for clients across Defence and National Security.

We currently have an opportunity for aSafety Engineer in Canberrato work on Joint projects.

What You'll Do

This role offers a broad scope, with key role responsibilities include:

System Safety Program Delivery: Plan, deliver, and manage system safety engineering services ensuring compliance and balanced project outcomes.

Lifecycle Safety Management: Coordinate, direct, and evaluate system safety activities across the Capability Life Cycle.

Safety Analysis & Verification: Conduct system safety analysis, development, and Verification & Validation to support assurance programs.

Expert Guidance & Reviews: Provide advice on safety engineering techniques, processes, software assurance, and review contract deliverables.

Safety Artefacts & Documentation: Produce specifications, hazard analyses, certification, V&V plans, design documents, and specialist engineering reports.

What You'll Bring

Qualified Personnel: Tertiary qualifications or equivalent industry/domain experience with practical System Safety Program expertise.

Best Practice Safety Programs: Development of safety management plans incorporating recognised engineering and management principles in acquisition/sustainment.

Defense Standards & Compliance: Experience with contemporary Defence safety standards (CASG sustainment) aligned to Australian/International regulations.

CASG Responsibilities: Evaluate technical/design packages, follow strategic safety direction, and exercise Technical Authority delegations.

Professional Engineering Credentials: Four-year engineering degree (Washington Accord recognised) plus Chartered Professional Engineer (or equivalent).

Due to the nature of the work, you are required to currently hold and maintain a minimumNegative Vetting 1or higher Security clearance as required by the Commonwealth. In some instances, compliance withInternational Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)requirements may also be an inherent requirement.

More than anything, you'll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Why Downer Professional Services

At Downer Professional Services, we're not just a workplace - we're a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country's only sovereign prime, we're committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia's interests.

What is means to belong at Downer Professional Services

Meaningful work: Help to deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future.

Professional development: Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice.

Great perks: Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more through Perks@Downer.

Veteran support: Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We're committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of allages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with this role, we'd still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we're here to help you put your best foot forward.

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