Senior Ship Manager

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The role:
We have an opportunity for a Senior Ship Manager to join our Ship Repair team based in Garden Island Defence Precinct. You will join our Maintenance Services team, which provides Maintenance Management Services for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and will be the primary point of contact for the asset class maintenance function.
You will be responsible for the respective Planning and Scheduling team for the assigned ship and you will oversee the management of nominated projects, ensuring that all Maintenance (Preventative and Corrective) and incorporation of engineering changes is completed safely within the agreed schedule, cost and Commonwealth technical requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide management services to ensure that all Maintenance requirements are achieved
Implement the Project Management Plan, Quality Plan and the Safety, Security, Emergency and Environmental Plan.
Ensure risks are correctly identified, assessed and managed.
Ensure sufficient resources are allocated to meet schedule requirements.
Liaison with the Customer to ensure all aspects of the Contract is being effectively managed.
Internal and external reporting as required
Management of Industrial Relations, OH&S, Security and Environmental issues on site & off site.
How About You?
Formal qualification in the area of Engineering, Project Management, suitable trade or engineering training and experience or extensive industry experience in related field
Demonstrated safety leadership at a complex industrial site
Some exposure to administration in an engineering / manufacturing environment
Strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external customers
Experience in managing planning or execution of production work packages
Experience in Ship Building / Ship Repair or similar heavy engineering industry and/or civil engineering field
Experience in costing and preparation of technical proposals is desirable
Sound knowledge of financial and purchasing processes.
Good to Know
You’ll receive an email acknowledgement after you’ve applied, Thales strives to provide a personalised experience for all suitable applicants.
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. To learn more about clearances please visit – http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/
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