Senior System Safety Manager
Rheinmetall Defence Australia Pty Ltd in Brisbane
Ref.-Nr.: AU02785
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Contract Type: Permanent Full-Time
About the Team
Based out of our Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE), our System Safety team provides professional analytical support to our projects to ensure we continue to deliver outstanding customer outcomes. We conduct challenging and enjoyable work on leading military platforms including BOXER and our HX Logistics products.
About the Role
The Senior System Safety Manager is responsible for the creation and implementation of system safety programs on projects including the generation, development and maintenance of Deliverable system safety documentation (i.e. System safety Program Plan, Safety Case Reports, Hazard Logs etc). The successful candidate will utilise their experience to assist the Systems Safety Principal in Process Improvement within the function, contributing to the continuous improvement of the function within RDA. Although this is not a functional management position, the successful candidate will contribute significantly to the training and mentoring of junior staff within the System Safety function.
What are we looking for?
Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company’s values of Safety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT). This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.
The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes:
- Tertiary qualifications in Engineering recognised by The Institute of Engineers Australia;
- Proven experience as a System Safety Engineer, preferably within the military vehicle domain;
- Experience in weapon system functional safety integrity and certification according to Mil Std 882 and IEC 61508 (or equivalent) within an SFARP framework;
- Ability to travel interstate and internationally when required; and
- Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship required).
- Long weekends every second week with a 9 day fortnight;
- Individualised Flexible Working Arrangements;
- Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 500 retailers to support cost of living;
- Market leading parental leave and loyalty leave accrual for every year of service;
- We are proud to be an Endorsed Employer for All Women with WORK180.
RDA Talent Acquisition Team
Recruitment.Australia@rheinmetall.com.au
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Applications will close on 31/8/2026