Associate Director – Systems Engineering & Safety Assurance

AECOMs Rail team in NSW is entering an exciting period of growth. Following several recent project wins including involvement in a number of high-profile rail programs currently underway in Australia.  Our team is expanding to support a strong pipeline of delivery work and upcoming major pursuits.

Were now looking for an experienced Associate Director Systems Engineering & Safety Assurance to play a key leadership role within our Rail business. This is an opportunity to help shape the safety and systems assurance approach across complex rail and metro programs while working alongside some of the most experienced rail professionals in the industry.

Based in Sydney youll be part of a highly collaborative national rail team delivering major transport infrastructure projects that are shaping the future of mobility across Australia.

How youll make a difference

• Lead and grow the Systems Engineering & Safety Assurance capability within AECOMs NSW/ACT Rail team.

• Provide technical leadership across major rail and metro programs supporting delivery of complex multidisciplinary projects.

• Develop and implement safety assurance strategies including hazard identification risk assessment and ALARP/SFAIRP demonstrations.

• Lead the development of safety cases hazard logs and risk registers ensuring projects meet client and regulatory requirements.

• Apply strong systems thinking to the capture verification and validation of system safety requirements across the project lifecycle.

• Undertake and guide RAM and safety analysis to support robust safety arguments and project assurance outcomes.

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients providing expert guidance on systems engineering and safety assurance frameworks.

• Support business growth through technical leadership mentoring of junior engineers and contribution to strategic pursuits.

Qualifications :

The qualities that help you thrive

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired but if you dont tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply all applications will be considered.

• Extensive experience in rail systems engineering and safety assurance within complex infrastructure programs.

• Strong understanding of rail safety standards and methodologies including EN50126/50128/50129 ISO/IEC 61508 and ALARP/SFAIRP principles.

• Proven leadership experience delivering safety assurance activities across major rail metro or transport projects.

• Experience managing hazard analysis activities such as HAZID HAZOP FTA or FMECA.

• Ability to work confidently with clients regulators and multidisciplinary project teams.

• A degree in engineering or a related discipline with relevant rail industry experience.

Why join AECOMs Rail team

AECOM is involved in some of Australias most complex and high-profile transport infrastructure programs. Our rail specialists collaborate across Australia and globally combining local expertise with world-class capability to deliver safer smarter and more sustainable transport networks.

With a strong pipeline of work across metro freight and passenger rail programs there has never been a better time to join our team and play a key role in shaping the future of rail in Australia.

Additional Information :

Why youll love working with us 

• Flexible work arrangements including alternative start/finish times part-time job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year         
• Volunteer and representation leave
• Flex public holidays swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds including those with disabilities additional health or mental health needs and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in and the role may close earlier than expected so if this opportunity sounds like you we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity diversity and inclusion a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time