Technical Safety Lead

Technical Safety Lead

Reporting to our ADF GSE Program Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for providing technical expertise for in-country Australian Defence Force (ADF) operations as part of our Ground Support Equipment contract.

Key responsibilities will include:  

•    Providing safety expertise in establishing needs, requirements and specifications of new fleet and equipment requirements, business systems and processes.
•    Carrying out technical investigations and analysis to provide data for problem assessment / resolution and for design of improvements of in-service fleet and equipment.
•    Contributing to System Safety Working Groups, Hazard Logs and Product Safety Assessment process.
•    Providing expertise in the development of Safety and Systems Engineering content for contract deliverables for new equipment acquisitions including technical data, Verification and Validation, technical reports, and introduction into service activities.

About You

You’re a seasoned Safety Engineer, based in Adelaide and ready to take the next step in your career working directly with the ADF to ensure that their fleet and equipment are mission ready! 

With a degree in a relevant Engineering discipline, you’re able to demonstrate your significant experience in a relatable Safety and / or Engineering role, lead safety culture and share your knowledge across the ADF GSE team.

Your attention to detail with the ability to author documents of a technical nature to a high level of quality is imperative for this role. 

At Babcock, we’re proud of our culture, and it’s the people that make it great! Collaboratively working together in a team is essential, whilst also having the ability to work autonomously to lead and contribute towards ongoing system safety process improvements. 

Prior experience within the Defence / Defence Industry would be advantageous. 

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

•    Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave.
•    We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave.
•    You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan.
•    Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days.
•    You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.
 
Who we are:
Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.
Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,300 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.
 
If you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
 
To learn more about us visit www.babcock.com.au

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 Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines. 
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.

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Job req #58108