Systems Safety Lead

Job Description

BMT is a leading global consultancy in design, engineering, science, and risk management in the maritime sector, known for excellence and innovation.

With 1,300+ experts across the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas, we help clients make informed decisions by delivering practical solutions, with the environment and sustainability at their core. As an employee-owned company, we reinvest profits into technology, strategic growth, and profit sharing, driving a safer, more efficient future.

BMT's Maritime Defence & Security team is growing and we are looking for Maritime Engineering professionals to join our team in Perth, Sydney & Melbourne to support our Maritime Sustainment & Development programs in 2026 and beyond. Previous RAN surface vessel experience and Japanese language skills are highly advantageous.

Your work at BMT will have a direct impact on national defence and security. You will be an essential part of the intricate system that safeguards our country and ensures the safety of our maritime assets.

If you're looking for a new challenge in 2026, apply below or reach out to our recruitment team directly.

Key Responsibilities

In this role you will:

• Lead the system safety program to ensure all hazards are systematically identified, analysed, and controlled to a level that is SFARP, in accordance with Defence policy and applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Develop and maintain the System Safety Case, including safety arguments, evidence sets, endorsements, including development of the Safety Case Reports.
• Oversee hazard identification, analysis, and risk evaluation activities in accordance with MIL STD 882E and Defence safety frameworks, including ownership of the Class Hazard Log.
• Define, review, and assure the adequacy of preventive and mitigative controls, and coordinate verification activities (test, inspection, analysis, trials) to confirm control implementation and effectiveness.
• Manage hazard analysis and risk evaluation activities under MIL‑STD‑882E, including ownership of the Class Hazard Log and its configuration control.
• Provide technical safety leadership across engineering disciplines, integrating safety requirements into design changes, maintenance, upgrades, and exercising delegated Technical Authority.
• Evaluate engineering changes, defects, and incidents for safety impact, support certification and regulatory compliance, and facilitate Safety/Engineering Boards with wide stakeholder engagement.

About you

To be successful in this role, you should:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, or related discipline).
• Demonstrated experience in Systems Safety Engineering, preferably within the Australian Defence or Maritime sectors.
• Strong knowledge of system safety standards (e.g., MIL-STD-882, IEC 61508) and safety management methodologies.
• Experience with the "in-service" or sustainment phase of asset management is highly desirable.
• Ability to facilitate safety workshops and communicate complex safety concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Security Clearance: Must hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance (NV1 minimum).

Why Work with Us?

At BMT, we value flexibility, career growth, and an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives thrive.

• We offer remote, hybrid, and part-time work options, with offices across Australia. We’re proudly ‘flexified’ with Flexa!
• Our industry competitive benefits include a competitive salary offering, performance bonuses, and companywide bonuses as part of being an employee benefits trust
• Defence Reserve Leave enabling defence reservist employees to undertake ADF obligations without financial disadvantage.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• We invest in learning and development to help you grow.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at our core. We foster a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported, promoting innovation, collaboration, and respect.

Our values—Trust, Innovation, Passion, Respect, and Collaboration—define who we are and how we work.

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