Our client is a leading global consultancy that provides specialist engineering services to help clients navigate the rail industry's operational, commercial and regulatory demands.

Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, we are assisting with the recruitment for a Safety Assurance Manager, on a full-time permanent basis.

In your new role, you will:

• Lead the Systems Safety activity for major rail projects including as the client representative and for the supplier;
• Develop strategies and plans to implement the Safety Assurance activities for a project through all or some project life cycle stages;
• Provide input into the development of tender responses in conjunction with other team members;
• Provide guidance and support on Engineering Safety and Systems Assurance to engineering staff within Ricardo Rail Australia and to client and supplier representatives;
• Represent Safety Assurance concepts and arguments to stakeholders including regulatory, operations and other asset management bodies;
• Prepare assurance arguments and documentation to support configuration change submissions.

To be considered, you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering;
• At least 8+ years’ professional experience as a Safety Assurance Engineer.
• Familiarity with the Systems Engineering life cycle and appropriate models
• Demonstrated ability in the application of safety-related standards such as AS/NZS 4801 Safety Management Systems, ISO/IEC 61508 Functional Safety of EEPE Safety Related Systems, and EN 50126/ 8/9 Specification and demonstration of RAMS to the design of systems and tools within an operational or project environment;
• Demonstrated understanding of safety responsibilities under Rail Safety National Law and WHS legislation.

The company will assist with relocation & visa applications for successful individuals. If you are interested in the role please apply for the role now