Electronics Technician Leading Hand

QinetiQ employs more than 8000 people in more than 50 locations around the world, offering our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products.
QinetiQ Australia, part of the global QinetiQ group, provides technological and scientific expertise to help customers protect and advance their vital interests. As an innovative science and technology company, we help solve some of our customers' most challenging problems. Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn.
We are currently looking for an Electronics Technician Leading Hand to join our QinetiQ Engineering and Technology Centre (QTEC), based in Port Melbourne.
Reporting to the Workshop Manager, the Electronic Technician Leading Hand will take responsibility for work performed by a small team including personnel supervision, quality assurance and overall task performance to meet deadlines.
As the Electronics Technician Leading Hand, you will be responsible for:

• Managing a small team of technicians, including annual goal setting and the conduct of performance development reviews
• Training and directing technicians in equipment use and advanced technical procedures
• The ability to perform quality checks of products for release, including validation and verification activities and formal certification of quality checks
• Directing technicians whilst demonstrating the ability to meet schedules and quality levels
• Supporting the development of documentation including Work Orders, Work Instructions, SOPs and Risk Assessments
• Ensuring the completion of tasks generated by the onsite Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) tool
• Assembly of product systems and installing electrical and electronic systems in a range of equipment using 12v and 230v systems
• Performing electronic diagnostics and fault finding
• Provide input into new product development and installation guides
• Provide input into operating and maintenance documentation

To be successful in the role of Electronics Technician Leading Hand you will need to bring with you:

• Significant trade/supervisory experience
• Superior attention to detail, with experience and analytic skill to assemble and troubleshoot complex systems
• Ability to work in a changing environment both within a workshop environment and at a customer's site
• Be willing to learn and adapt to new and varying products and equipment
• Computer and IT literate proficient in Microsoft Office products
• Have a proactive attitude towards management of safety, quality, security and project performance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience interpreting wiring diagrams and engineering drawings essential
• Working with CAD models and design tools (Preferred but not essential)
• Defence experience (Preferred but not essential)
• Can provide advice and guidance to professional engineers and designers, positively influencing designs and projects

Candidates will need to be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance. QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.
Looking for an Employer with Benefits?
At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You'll share in the company's success, and be rewarded for your own. We'll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.
Some of our benefits include:

• Individual Professional development allowance
• Flexible work
• Purchased leave program & loyalty leave
• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Annual incentive scheme
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance
• Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back
• Relaxed dress code

A full list of our employee benefits can be found here:
For any further detail, or if you want to chat further - please reach out to me directly at wguest@qinetiq.com.au
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As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans and First Nations people.
QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.