System Safety Manager

Location: Brisbane
Discipline: Defence
Job type: Full Time
Salary: $$900 - $950 per day
Contact name: Lauren Eymes

Contact email: laurene@thenetworkit.com
Job ref: BH-9465
Published: about 1 month ago
Startdate: 2024-08-07
Position: System Safety Manager
Contract Dates: 9 Sep 2024 - 19 Dec 2025
Location: Enoggera QLD 4051, Australia
Remote Work: Not available

Bennefits:
  • Work with a leading Defence Prime
  • Be part of a team who is committed to excellence
  • Contribute to National Security
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced System Safety Manager to join our team and support the Army Aviation Systems Branch (AASB) Directorate of Engineering. This pivotal role is crucial for ensuring the management of a best practice Safety Management System (including System Safety and Product Work Health and Safety) that aligns with Australian and ADF policies and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee, lead, and manage the AASB System Safety Program and Technical Services-Workplace Health and Safety Programs.
  • Maintain and update the AASB System Safety Program Plan (SSPP) and Technical Services-Workplace Health and Safety Programs (TS-WHSPP).
  • Provide mentoring, advice, and leadership to individual System Safety Practitioners.
  • Offer expert advice to AASB Management Units (MUs) regarding System Safety.
  • Ensure the safety cases for each product/platform managed by AASB are assured.
  • Oversee MU-produced hazard logs, Safety System Risk Assessments (SSRA), and Safety Assessment Reports (SAR).
  • Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) support to SSRA/SAR processes in accordance with the AASB SSPP.
  • Review safety assessments produced by individual AASB MUs.
  • Execute the AASB System Safety Program for ACTSS (AASB Commons).
  • Attend safety conferences/boards and deliver presentations as required.
  • Manage training requirements related to System Safety and Workplace Health and Safety for AASB staff.
Qualifications & Experience:
  • Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
  • Formal System Safety Qualifications: AQFT Level 9.
  • Experience: Minimum of 8-11 years in the following areas:
    • Aerospace Systems (Level 3)
    • Engineering Management (Level 3)
    • System Safety Engineering (Level 3)
    • Defence Aviation (Level 3)
  • Desirable: Army Aviation Aircraft experience (Level 3).
  • Additional Criteria: Must have formal Defence Aviation Safety Authority System Safety Training.
  • Required Government Clearance: NV1 - Negative Vetting 1.

If you are a seasoned professional with a passion for system safety in aviation and meet the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

How to Apply:
Please submit your resume detailing your relevant experience and qualifications to by applying now.