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Salary- Global engineering consultancy with great career opportunities
- Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects both locally and internationally
- Friendly working environment across the business
SMEC has joined forces with Surbana Jurong to provide global engineering and consultancy expertise in urban, infrastructure and management advisory. Our new partnership has created a talent pool of 13,000 dedicated people working across a network of 95 offices in 40 countries.
SMEC employs passionate and innovative people who are driven to deliver exceptional outcomes and who want to feel valued in a diverse and inclusive workplace.
We are committed to developing our people. We encourage them to see things differently, to be creative, to push boundaries and to work on a broad range of projects that help build a better future.
Consistently recognised for technical excellence and design innovation, SMEC continues to receive industry awards and accolades from around the world. Engineering News Record (ENR) currently ranks SMEC in the top 50 of the ‘2016 Top 225 International Design Firms’ and 69th in the ‘2016 Top 150 Global Design Firms’.
The Role
As a Lead Human Factors Specialist, you’ll collaborate with design teams, and stakeholders, including Sydney Metro, TfNSW and Sydney Trains to integrate Human Factors considerations in the design of rail systems and facilities, stations, car parks, and landscaped public spaces. You’ll identify and evaluate the Human Factors risks and issues for end user groups, including operations and maintenance staff, passengers and other general public user groups.
This position is offered on a full-time permanent basis, based in Sydney with flexible working arrangements on offer.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Provide assurance of Human Factors integration (HFI) and deliverables at Project level in accordance with TAO's HF Integration requirements.
- Undertake Human Factors integration into nominated projects and monitor compliance
- Provide technical advice to nominated projects on HFI and the application of HF principles
- Direct and conduct Human Factors analysis at Project level, including task analysis, workload analysis, and ergonomics assessments
- Prepare HF reports, including HF assessment reports, assurance reports and post-implementation reviews
- Capture and manage HF risks derived from Projects, HF workshops and ensuring closure of HF requirements
- Undertake HF awareness-raising activities with internal and external Project teams and stakeholders as needed to support early and effective HFI
- A tertiary qualification in Human Factors, Ergonomics or relevant discipline.
- 2+ years demonstrable experience in the application of HF methods and knowledge in one or more of the following industries: rail, aviation, resources, energy, mining and/or resources
- Experience in integrating human centered principles into project design advantageous based on relevant standards, e.g. AS 7070, ISO 9241, ISO 16982
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and staff (verbal and written)
- Ability to identify and analyse risks, and make corrective actions
- Ability to manage complex situations and have well developed problem solving and negotiating skills
All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Sam Hull – sam.hull@smec.com.
To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at
All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.
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