Functional Safety Engineer

6 days ago

Perth, Western Australia GTE Group Full time $120,000 - $140,000 per year

In line with the continued growth with GTE's Functional Safety department, we are seeking a Functional Safety Engineer to join our Perth-based team. This role will have a strong consultancy focus, supporting clients through workshops, advisory engagements, and project-specific functional safety activities.

GTE Group
is a leading engineering and technology solutions provider with a strong commitment to delivering innovative, high-quality engineering outcomes. Our expertise spans the entire project lifecycle, from concept and feasibility studies, engineering design, technology trials, project delivery, and operational support services.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities, including training and career growth initiatives
  • Diverse project work aligned to your interests and expertise
  • A range of employee discounts and perks
  • Novated leasing options

Responsibilities:

  • Advise clients across the full functional safety lifecycle, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, WHS legislation, and project specifications.
  • Collaborate with clients, project managers, and engineering teams to embed functional safety principles into the design and delivery of control and safety-related systems.
  • Prepare functional safety management plans, hazard and risk assessments, Safety Requirement Specifications, verification reports, and other key deliverables.
  • Support clients through functional safety assessments, audits, and validation activities.
  • Facilitate and lead client workshops, including hazard identification and HAZOP risk assessments, and SIL/ PLr determination studies.
  • Develop and deliver customised client functional safety training.
  • Develop maintenance and proof test procedures aligned with safety integrity requirements.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients by providing high-quality, tailored functional safety advice.

Experience & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline.
  • Experience in machinery and process safety (desirable).
  • Functional Safety Certification (desirable).
  • Strong working knowledge of standards including AS IEC 61508, AS IEC 62061, ISO 13849, AS 4024 series, and AS IEC 61511.
  • Consultancy, client-facing, or workshop facilitation experience is highly desirable.
  • Experience within mining, resources, or process industries.
  • Excellent communication skills with a client-centric approach.
  • The right to work in Australia.

If you are a qualified and experienced Functional Safety Engineer seeking a role that combines technical expertise with direct client engagement, we encourage you to apply.

GTE cultivates an inclusive culture, valuing the individual differences in all our people. As we continue to grow, we always stay true to our core values – Integrity, Quality and Safety. We take a more personal approach with our clients and more than anything else, we value our most important asset, our people

GTE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please note: We are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

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