Job statistics for System Safety Engineer
- Days open
- 66 days
- Estimated salary
- $104,000
- Based on Mid-level seniority, the Aerospace & defense industry and Australia market rates.
Technologies usedNone named
This posting does not name specific tools, languages or platforms.
Current safety team1 open role
- Hiring now
- 1 open safety role on FSTalent, including this one
Counts of functional safety professionals FSTalent tracks at Babcock Australia & New Zealand and roles it is hiring for. It is a sample of public profiles, not the full headcount.
Median tenure at company3.5 years
Median time employees have been at Babcock Australia & New Zealand, from its LinkedIn company page (as of 2026-09).
System Safety Engineer
Job description
About You
The System Safety Engineer supports the identification, assessment and management of safety risks across the engineering lifecycle, maintaining hazard logs, safety documentation and assurance evidence to ensure compliance and traceability.
Working within multidisciplinary teams, the role evaluates safety impacts of engineering changes, verifies safety controls, identifies gaps, and applies risk-based safety engineering principles to help deliver safe, compliant and effective maritime capabilities.
To be successful you will bring
- Hold an accredited (under the Washington Accord) bachelor’s degree in engineering or hold the recognised engineering qualifications to be eligible to obtain Professional Engineer category Membership through a recognised body.
- Australian Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance.
- Qualification in Systems Engineering, Systems Safety Engineering, Safety Assurance, Risk Management or a related discipline. (Desirable)
- Postgraduate qualification in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Safety Engineering, Risk Management or a related technical discipline. (Desirable)
- Training or certification in Systems Safety Engineering, , , development or Safety Assurance methodologies. (Desirable)
- Training in engineering governance, configuration management, requirements management or assurance frameworks. (Desirable)
Your duties will include but not limited to
- Conduct technical investigations and analysis to identify issues, support problem resolution, and recommend design improvements
- Plan, deliver and monitor engineering tasks to meet time, quality and cost objectives.
- Produce technical documentation, engineering solutions and lifecycle records in accordance with delegated authority requirements
- Maintain accurate technical records and knowledge management systems to support through-life asset management
- Present and discusses technical information with internal and external stakeholders, including formal reviews
- Provides engineering advice and technical expertise to support knowledge sharing and build organisational capability
- Apply knowledge of design, analysis, manufacturing and support techniques, while ensuring compliance with relevant procedures, codes and standards
- Conduct technical risk assessments and understand the product safety implications of engineering activities.
Your future at Babcock - what we offer you
- Our agile working policies offer more choice and autonomy. For you, this could mean flexible start and finish times, a mix of office and home working, or even condensed working weeks.
- Babcock’s supportive and engaging environment, coupled with our capability framework, aims to advance your career with internal development programs, self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave.
- Our beRewarded platform offers endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan.
- As a principles driven organisation, our weRecognise program aims to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in line with our Principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.
Who we are
Babcock Australasia combines the best talent and in-country expertise while leveraging the rich 130+ year global heritage of Babcock International Group, a FTSE 100 international defence company.
Our team of 1,800+ experienced staff ensure critical services and assets are readily available, affordable, and future proof.
From maritime sustainment and secure communications, to lifesaving helicopter missions and managing critical fleets, we ensure our customers are equipped to fulfil their mission
To learn more about Babcock visit www.babcock.com.au .
Job req #75499
We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Defence Security Clearance for the role, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.
Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.
Legal and equal opportunity notices
Our work life integration policy offers attractive leave entitlements including (not limited to) wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave, and we are proud to be a Work180 endorsed employer.
So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.