AddressWe're inventing the future, right here, right now, at Thales. We design the critical security solutions of tomorrow by combining the curiosity to explore, the intelligence to question and the vision to create. Together we solve complicated problems by combining our experience in the market with our leading research and development capabilities.
Located centrally in Woolloomooloo's Garden Island, on Gadigal land you will complete a 3-year traineeship program undertaking Certificate III in Surface Coat Preparation. You will have the chance to learn the technicalities of your trade at school and then apply this to a supportive environment whilst you learn on the job. We can provide the challenges and opportunities, all you need to do is bring a willingness to learn!
Your Team
Our Above Water Systems team designs and engineers commercial and naval ships - as well as providing in-service support capabilities. Working in our Preservation department you will gain exposure to marine vessels, workshop blasting & coating application
During this traineeship you will gain experience in:
Assisting the application of liquid protective surface coatings to Naval and Commercial Vessels
Assisting the team to carry out abrasive blasting
Airless, gravity feed, conventional spraying applications
Taking coating measurements, from coating thickness, surface profile, temperature readings
Knowledge in mixing & applying single, double, and three pack coating applications
Your Experience
You don't need any previous experience to be successful in this role. Our focus is on a great attitude and willingness to learn, however you would also want to love working in a diverse team and be committed to seeing your studies through unlocking a long term career.
Our Benefits
Competitive remuneration + Super
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
Sonder - Wellbeing & Support Partner
We encourage you to apply!
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. 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.
Thales is committed to promoting and maintaining a workplace culture of shared respect that enables all of us to feel valued, do our best, and remain truly passionate about the place that we work. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
We are also proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more on how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives here: https://work180.com/en-AU/for-women/employer/thales.
Wellbeing matters at Thales, and where possible we encourage flexible working.
