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Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.
From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.
About Your Role
Our Above Water Systems team provides engineering & maintenance services to Royal Australian Navy vessels and commerica ships. We’re proud to bolster Australia’s sovereign capability through operational support to our defence partners. With ongoing training programs and a team of over 500, our people have room to grow and develop an impactful career with us.
Benefits @ Thales
- Competitive remuneration + Super + Bonus + Free Medical Insurance
- ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment
- Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS as cheap as $14.95 P/W
- Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)
- Modernised Paid Parental Leave
- Veterans Leave
- Novated Lease options
- Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work
- Personal & professional training development opportunities
- Sonder – Wellbeing & Support Partner
Located centrally in Woolloomooloo's Garden Island, on Gadigal land your role purpose will be:
- Developing methodologies for tracking asset lifecycle, inventory, locations, costs, reliability, and return on investment.
- Leading cross-functional coordination activities to maintain an accurate and complete asset information database.
- Managing the application of the asset management system to optimize reliability, maintenance, and sparing to reduce costs and increase availability.
- Developing and approving strategic asset management plans and ensuring compliance
- Providing engineering governance to the DORSC program.
- Driving innovation and business improvements.
- Leading, empowering, coaching, and mentoring the asset management team.
- Ensuring on-site project activities, processes, and systems comply with relevant legislation.
About You
- A tertiary qualification in Engineering or a relevant field.
- Senior management experience and skills in Asset Management/Maintenance Operations, ideally within the industrial and/or utility services industry.
- Demonstrated leadership and relationship management experience within a matrix organization, leading multi-discipline technical teams.
- Membership (preferred) of Asset Management Council (CPAM or CSAM level).
- Experience managing life cycle costs, reliability, and risk.
- The ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders to deliver in a complex, matrix environment.
- Strong change leadership and management skills, risk management, and mitigation skills.
Good to Know
After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We’ll then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process. For this role you can expect a process.
Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and (role dependent) medical checks.
It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right – no matter your background or personal circumstances – please introduce yourself or join our community. We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.
We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.
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