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KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries.\nKBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.\nThink.KBR.com\nKBR in Australia\nWith over 65 years working on some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects, KBR has unmatched experience supporting the nation’s critical infrastructure, energy transition and national security priorities. KBR has around 2,000 employees throughout Australia, who are focused on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer, more secure and sustainable future.\nLearn more about KBR in Australia\nBelong, Connect and Grow at KBR\nAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment whereeveryone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.\nThe Opportunity:\nThe Systems Safety Engineer plays a critical role in delivering the systems safety assurance program across a Defence sustainment contract. Supporting the Engineering Manager, the role is responsible for ensuring safety assessments, reporting, and compliance activities are executed in line with Defence standards and engineering delegations. This position provides risk-based technical advice, contributes to safety case development, and helps ensure all in-service safety obligations are met across complex platforms.\nThis is a permanent full-time opportunity andcanbe based inSydney.\nThe successfulcandidate musthold aBaselinesecurityclearanceor higher.\nResponsibilities:\nLead the development and maintenance of the System Safety Program, including Safety Case Reports.\n\nDirect safety assurance activities in line with the In-Service Safety Program (ISSP).\n\nReview and develop safety cases and assessments for new and existing capabilities.\n\nSupport engineering change activities by ensuring system safety design integration.\n\nReview design requirements, tasking, and deliverables for safety compliance.\n\nParticipate in integrated teams supporting design, development, and implementation of safe systems.\n\nEnsure certification aligns with Defence, statutory, and seaworthiness regulations.\n\nDevelop and maintain system safety plans, procedures, and processes.\n\nProvide risk-based advice, reports, and recommendations to senior engineering leadership.\n\nMentor engineers, collaborate with stakeholders, and support broader engineering and enterprise objectives.\n\nAs the ideal candidate you will bring:\nA degree as a qualifiedengineer with 10+ years’ experience in systems safety within Defence or similar high-risk industries (maritime, aerospace, rail, oil & gas).\n\nA proven ability to lead and deliver system safety programs, including safety cases, assessments, and assurance activities.\n\nA strong knowledge of safety engineering standards and Defence regulatory frameworks, including certification and seaworthiness requirements.\n\nExperience supporting engineering change and design reviews, ensuring safety is embedded across lifecycle and sustainment activities.\n\nAn ability to provide risk-based technical advice and influence senior stakeholders on safety, technical integrity, and compliance outcomes.\n\nHighly developed communication, stakeholder engagement, and mentoring skills, with experience working across integrated teams.\n\nEligibilityfor ITAR clearance and Chartered Engineer status, with strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.\n\nAll candidates will be required to hold and maintain an activeBaselineDefence Security Clearance.Only candidates holding aBaselineClearance or above should apply.\nWhat we will offer you:\nA workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work\n\nFlexible working\n\nCompetitive salary (including annual reviews)\n\nPaid parental leave\n\nIncome protection\n\nCorporate rewards\n\nSalary packaging/Novated leasing\n\nEmployee stock purchase plans\n\nFlu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance\n\nCareer development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways\n\nIf you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now!\nPlease note. Shortlisting will take place as applications are received, therefore the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.\nAs 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.\nNotice to Third Parties/Recruitment Agencies: KBR Australia does not accept unsolicited resumes or any liability associated with fees or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties who have not been engaged directly on this job opportunity. 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