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Lead Systems Safety Engineer


Company : Navantia Australia Pty Ltd.


Location : Melbourne, Australia


Created : 2025-06-23


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Do you want to be part of a leading organisation, which dates back 300 years in the shipbuilding industry?Its never been a more exciting time to be joining Navantia Australia, one of Australias leading companies in the Maritime and Defence industry. Due to great success and ongoing projects, we and are expanding our team and are looking for a Lead Systems and Safety Engineer to join the Naval Design and Engineering Centre in its Melbourne, Docklands office.This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a successful multi-disciplined Engineering team and work alongside industry leaders and like-minded engineers on exciting new naval ship designs. The Lead Systems and Safety Engineer is responsible for the development and review of systems engineering and safety engineering outputs. This includes co-ordinating and leading system and safety engineering activities involving the engineering team and external stakeholders.Experience required:Experience in an Systems Engineering and/or Safety Engineering roleExperience in the Defence sector, ideally NavalKnowledge of Systems Engineering requirementsKnowledge of Safety Engineering requirements including relevant specifications and standards.Experience in working in an engineering team environment .Qualifications and Education Requirements:Tertiary qualification in engineering, project management, or related technical disciplineCirca 8 years + in an Safety Engineering capacityExperience in team leadershipAustralian Citizenship required as well as an ability to attain AGSVA security clearanceVeterans welcomed and encouraged to applyWhat its like to work with Navantia AustraliaNavantia Australia plays a key part in the Australian governments Naval Shipbuilding Plan, we are committed to growing Australias shipbuilding and sustainment capability and we want you to grow your career with us.At Navantia Australia, we recognise that its our people who are our greatest asset. We are committed to giving all employees the opportunity to grow their skills, gain valuable experience, develop professionally, and work on exciting diverse projects.We provide a range of benefits including, ongoing professional development, flexible working options and competitive remuneration packages.We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer and embrace culture of corporate diversity and workplace innovation.About Us:Navantia Australia specialises in project management, engineering services and through life support in the naval shipbuilding domain. We provide the Royal Australian Navy (Navy) with cross platform solutions through our heritage and evolved capability as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and our platform integration expertise.As the designer and through participation in the Destroyer Guided Missile (DDG), Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR), Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) and LHD Landing Craft (LLC) programs, Navantia Australia has been a vital part of interesting, innovative and cutting-edge shipbuilding and sustainment activities. Navantia Australia also supports the Navy through provision of design compliant and product agnostic engineering upgrades to meet demands for capability advancements to accommodate for new and emerging threats.Benefits include:12 weeks paid Parental LeaveSalary SacrificeNovated LeaseFlexible working arrangementsCompetitive remuneration packagesQuarterly Employee Achievement AwardsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Monthly LunchesMultiple social opportunities led by our team #J-18808-Ljbffr