Overview
Associate Director – Systems and Safety Assurance to lead the delivery of complex rail and transport assurance projects across Australia, provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams, and play a visible role in client acquisition, revenue growth and market expansion within the SESA capability. Location: Melbourne, VIC. Duration: Permanent, Full-time. Salary: $210,000 - $230,000 + Super. Benefits: Hybrid working.
Responsibilities
* Lead delivery of systems engineering and safety assurance services across complex rail and transport projects.
* Provide technical leadership across assurance, safety cases, hazard management, RAMS and compliance.
* Build trusted client relationships and convert opportunities into ongoing work.
* Drive business development through lead generation, tenders, proposals and strategic account growth.
* Identify new clients, expand existing accounts and grow the SESA footprint in Victoria.
* Lead, mentor and develop engineers and consultants within the team.
* Oversee assurance plans, safety cases, hazard logs, risk assessments and key deliverables.
* Ensure compliance with relevant standards, including EN 50126/8/9, ISO 15288 and IEC 61508.
* Lead stakeholder workshops, design reviews and assurance forums, with clear risk reporting.
Required Experience
* Australian working rights.
* Extensive experience in systems engineering or safety assurance within rail, transport or other regulated industries.
* Strong knowledge of key standards and frameworks, including EN 50126/8/9, ISO 15288 and IEC 61508.
* Experience developing and reviewing safety cases, assurance plans and hazard analyses.
* Strong proposal, tender and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at senior level.
* Established relationships with decision-makers across organisations such as VIDA, DoT, MTM, V/Line, SRLA and Tier 1 contractors will be highly regarded.
Benefits
* Market competitive salary package of $210,000 - $230,000 + Super.
* Senior leadership role with real influence over project delivery, client relationships and market growth.
* Clear pathway for continued career progression within a well-established and growing business.
* Collaborative, high-performing team environment with access to multidisciplinary expertise.
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