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Systems Safety Engineer-March 2024
Canberra
Mar 28, 2026
About Systems Safety Engineer

  Title:

  Systems Safety Engineer

  Your KBR future – delivering solutions and changing the world

  About KBR:

  We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers and dreamers who all share one goal — to improve the world.

  KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 34,000 people performing diverse, complex, and mission-critical roles in 33 countries.

  For 65 years, KBR and its heritage companies are proud to have delivered some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects.

  With around 2,000 employees in 6 primary offices throughout Australia, we are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset driving innovation within our business and for our customers.

  We help ensure mission success on land, in the air, at sea, in space and cyberspace for our defence customers. From individual technologies and services to comprehensive project delivery and mission execution, no other company can match the breadth and depth of KBR.

  KBR comprises a diverse team who provide a broad spectrum of capabilities across Australia and the Asia Pacific. Our proven project teams readily address complex and multi-disciplinary activities, providing low-risk and cost-effective solutions to the defence force.

  Learn more about our business here (https://kbr.foleon.com/gsapac/gs-apac-overview/) .

  The Opportunity:

  The SSE provides strategic and tactical safety management and safety engineering services in support of the Materiel Certification (MC) and Introduction Into Service (IIS) of capabilities acquired through the CIED Acquisition Program. The SSE has a level of technical authority that permits drafting and reviewing of key systems safety and technical documentation. The SSE coordinates Systems Safety Working Groups (SSWGs) and fosters a collaborative safety culture and the sharing of safety knowledge within the CIED Acquisition Program.

  Responsibilities

  Support development and ratification of the System Safety Program Plan (SSPP)

  Enact the SSPP including proactive management of system safety engineering activities

  Conduct safety risk assessments in support of key project activities

  Provide input to the development of technical specifications and related acquisition contract or tender documentation

  Support contract negotiations and tender evaluation activities, as required

  Review contractor safety deliverables and Objective Quality Evidence

  Conduct and/or participate in mandated system reviews and capability acceptance activities

  Conduct safety activities in support of the planning, conduct and reporting of T&E activities

  Develop Safety Case Reports (SCRs) and Hazard/Risk Logs for CIED capabilities

  Coordinate and/or participate in program and project safety forums including SSWGs, liaising with key Defence and external safety stakeholders

  Support planning for transition of CIED capabilities into service

  Contribute to project meetings and working groups

  Conduct safety activities in support of the MC and IIS of CIED capabilities, which may include:

  Relevant hazard analyses

  Safety Data Sheet review and update

  Risk assessment of hazardous chemicals and Problematic Items of Supply (PIOS)

  Certification of lasers and LEDs

  Electrical safety assessments

  Radiation hazard assessments

  Software safety assessments

  Platform integration and interface management

  Safety input to technical and logistics publications, training activities and doctrine updates

  Qualifications, Skills and Experience

  Essential:

  Current (or ability to immediately gain) Technical Proficiency Level 4, holding an accredited or recognised 4-year engineering degree and has completed a minimum of 3 years of engineering experience after completing the degree

  Demonstrated application and working knowledge of systems safety in accordance with WHS Legislation, MIL-STD-882E and Defence/CASG policies

  Verifiable recent systems safety engineering experience in Defence projects within the One Defence Capability System

  Recent experience in the development and management of technical systems safety engineering artefacts

  Have an Australian Government Security Clearance – Minimum NV1.

  Desirable:

  Technical Proficiency Level 3 (Registered Engineer)

  Be a Chartered Professional Engineer through Engineers Australia, registered on the National Engineering Register

  Relevant experience in the Defence Joint or Land Domain within the past 5 years

  A solid understanding of the Defence Land Materiel Safety Manual

  Experience in assessing PIOS, prohibited substances and hazardous chemicals

  Specific knowledge and experience in specialist areas such as non-ionising radiation (ie. lasers and LEDs), radiofrequency radiation, mechanical/electrical engineering, communications systems, T&E/V&V, and/or platform integration

  Be certified as a Defence Laser Safety Officer Level 1 (LSO1)

  Be certified as a Defence Radiofrequency Radiation Safety Officer Level 1 (RFRSO1)

  Benefits of KBR

  A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work (Aus, India, UK & US)

  Flexible working conditions

  Competitive salary (including annual reviews)

  Paid Parental leave

  Paid Reservist leave

  Income protection

  Corporate rewards

  Salary packaging/Novated leasing

  Discounted employee stock purchase plans

  Flu shots, skin checks and private health insurance discounts

  Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

  If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now! Contact Temara Bassett for a confidential discussion on 07 3721 6261 or email [email protected] .

  KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

  KBR is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage candidates of all abilities to apply.

  As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.

  #LI-TB1

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