Systems Engineering Safety Officer

Contract Type:

Contract

Location:

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Industry:

Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

Salary:

$100.00 - $140.00 Hourly

Contact Email:

kandiceh@whizdom.com.au

Date Published:

17-Mar-2026

Reference Number:

V-61241

Systems Engineering Safety Officer

About the Company

Our client is a trusted partner to Australian and international public and private sector clients; they have a strong presence in Australia built on nearly three decades of delivery excellence and an unwavering commitment to safety.

About the role

You will ensure safe, compliant delivery and entry‑into‑service of various maritime vessels by supporting the system safety program across design, build, trials, acceptance, and sustainment .

Role Responsibilities

  • Contributing to the development of the Safety Case and supporting artefacts for capabilities being delivered to the client
  • Conducting safety and environmental hazard analysis with respect to design, configuration and contractual aspects across the projects
Qualifications and Experience
  • Demonstrated experience planning and delivering a safety programs for naval or government patrol vessels
  • Proven ability to define risk criteria, maintain risk registers and reporting as per ISO31000
The successful candidate will have formal training in Systems Safety (MIL- STD-882E)

What is on offer
  • The contract period is through to June 2026, with a 12-month extension option.
  • Competitive hourly rate
Security Requirements:

To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. Due to the work environment, our client has requested that all candidates are required to hold a current NV1 Security Clearance.

Why partner with Whizdom?

We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
  • We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
  • We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
  • We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
Our team of talented people are passionate about your experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on your long term career goals. We even give you a best in industry merch pack! Even if this role isn’t the exact fit for you, we would love a chat, contact us to find out more!

How to Apply

Please upload your resume to apply. Please provide a supporting statement highlighting your skills, experience, and capability against the position description to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Submission closes by COB, Thursday 19th March 2026.

Please call Kandice Halls on 0480 002 461 for any further information . Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification, and any other client-requested checks.
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