Graduate Chemical Engineer

We’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.
Thales Graduate Program
Our program focuses on developing talented graduates to help us deliver tomorrows high-tech solutions. Over the 18 months you will engage in on-the-job training, mentoring, a graduate project and structured learning modules.
There will be opportunities not only to become an expert in your discipline but also learn from the wider Thales business, gaining valuable exposure to a wide range of Thales leading solutions.
Benefits @ Thales
Competitive remuneration + Super (including company matching of voluntary contributions) + Profit Share
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
Novated Lease options
Personal & professional training development opportunities
Sonder – Wellbeing & Support Partner
Our Team
This is a unique opportunity to join the critically important Guided Weapons, Space and Hypersonics program established in Thales’ Australian Munitions business to support our key Defence strategies. What does this mean? Think rockets, missiles and space weapons! The cool thing is you will gain first hand exposure to see how we design, develop and test our latest tech!
Your Role
Working at our sites in Benalla and Mulwala - Pangerang and Yorta Yorta land in year one of the program you will:
Understanding the site: safety , production, engineering principles, and R&D
Designation to a project – for example you could be working on a rocket motor
Getting to know our Corporate functions
In the second year we begin to develop your expertise as an Engineer. A mentor from outside your management chain will provided over the duration to provide additional avenues for professional development
Your Experience
What we value most from our graduates is a willingness to learn and the confidence to offer solutions, however there are a few key differences with this role that require the right person!
Firstly, you must be willing to relocate to Mulwala (for at least the duration of the program), we provide generous support package for you to do so
You are recently degree qualified in Chemical Engineering
A true desire to work in a diverse team towards a common goal
Leadership experience demonstrated through previous employment or extra-curricular activities whilst studying university
Demonstrated experience of practical problem solving and achieving solutions
We encourage you to apply
We recognise the recruitment process is a two way street. Therefore we aim to provide you with all the information you need to make an informed decision that Thales is the right place to launch your career! 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.
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: .
Wellbeing matters at Thales, and where possible we encourage flexible working.