Meet the SGA Team
The Team That’s Raising the Bar in Engineering Across Australia.
"Our goal is to be the long term, trusted, innovation partner for businesses."
SAFEgroup Automation’s (SGA) goal is to be the long term, trusted, innovation partner for businesses; not to win projects or sell products, but to develop relationships where we can make a real difference in achieving our client’s long-term strategic goals.
We believe every business is different, and so is the support it needs. Whether it’s full end-to-end service agreements or highly specialised technical input, we meet you where you are – helping you fill capability gaps, solve complex problems, and move confidently toward your goals.
Our Team
At SGA, our leadership team brings decades of engineering experience across industries and regions throughout Australia. From remote communities to metropolitan infrastructure, our managers have worked on the ground and in control rooms, building a reputation for loyalty, integrity, and hands-on expertise.
Founded by David Cockbain and Aaron Christie, the business began with a simple but urgent goal: to meet the growing need for reliable automation in Australian industries. It wasn’t long before others who shared this vision, joined. Many of our staff have stood by since those early days, forming the backbone of a company that feels more like a family than a business.
We’re proud of our long-standing relationships with each other and with the clients we serve. That strength, built on loyalty and shared purpose, is what continues to drive us forward.
Our culture
At the heart of SGA is a vibrant culture that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous growth.
We foster an environment where our people feel supported to innovate, share ideas, and bring their best to every project. It’s this energy and shared commitment that not only drives outstanding results for our clients, but also makes SGA a place where great talent wants to stay and grow.
We’re not just focused on raising the bar in engineering.
We’re actively working to shape a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive industry. We believe that when we embrace different backgrounds, ideas, and experiences, we create better solutions, stronger teams, and a brighter future for all.
Our History
VIC Expansion
Major Growth
SAFEgroup Automation (SGA) becomes a standalone company due to exponential growth.
