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System Safety Practitioner

Enoggera, Queensland Job ID BOE-1875946B Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Aug. 13, 2025
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Location:
Enoggera
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1875946B
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The Opportunity -

BDA is looking for a Systems Safety Engineer or Aviation Technician to support the Australian CH-47F Chinook System Safety program.  In this role you will help identify and manage risks to ensure the CH47 Chinook Helicopters remain safe, reliable, and mission-ready for the Australian Defence Force.

The role is based in Enoggera, Brisbane alongside the Australian Army, at the integrated Cargo Helicopter Management Unit (CHMU).

As a Systems Safety Engineer/Technician within BDA, you will

  • Be an integral part of the Chinook capability.
  • Supports the management and assurance of the Chinook system safety program alongside the CHMU System Safety Manager.
  • Maintains and analyses records and provides reports on Material Safety compliance performance.
  • Assess and document risk within a MIL-STD-882 based System Safety program
  • Verify, validate and document risk reduction measures.
  • Provide WHS input on hazardous materials management to CHMU staff.
  • Support, as necessary, interfaces with the US Army System Safety Program.
  • Support system safety training delivery when required across the Chinook enterprise.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Essential
    • System Safety relatable qualifications, training and experience
    • Experience in technical management of hazardous materials.
    • Experience in engineering and logistics sustainment of a materiel system comparable in complexity to the CH-47F Chinook Platform.
    • Demonstrable communication skills within an integrated workforce and engaging with stakeholders.
    • Demonstrable ability to organise workload, establish priorities and meet deadlines in a team based environment.
    • Minimum of Baseline security clearance.
  • Desirable
    • Knowledge of DASR Safety Management Systems.
    • Demonstrable system level awareness of the CH-47 Chinook Platform.
    • Knowledge of ISO 31000 Risk Management Standards.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

What's on offer?

Boeing's success depends on developing and retaining top talent by creating an inclusive work environment where every teammate can perform at their best.

Our teammates are guided by a set of values and behaviours that define how we work together to fulfill the company's mission to protect, connect and explore our world and beyond:

  • Safety & Quality: We prioritise safety and quality at every step, and take responsibility for our important mission.
  • Trust: Become part of a team that builds lasting trust through integrity, transparency, and a commitment to customer priorities.
  • People Focus: Experience a supportive culture where collaboration and respect empower us to achieve our shared mission together.
  • Ownership: Embrace accountability and take pride in your work as we strive for excellence in delivering outstanding products and services.
  • Innovation: Transform challenges into opportunities with your curiosity and creativity as we shape the future of aerospace.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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Your Benefits

No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.

  • Competitive base pay and incentive programs.
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
  • Resources and opportunities to grow your career.
  • Up to $10,000 match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
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