Maintenance Planner

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

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.

Our Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration + Super
• Work on a site with the million-dollar view
• Study Assistance programs  
• Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS.
• 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

The Role: Maintenance Planner

As a Maintenance Planner, you will play a pivotal role in organising production and repair activities. You'll be at the forefront of continuous improvement initiatives and will develop maintenance period work packages for the assigned asset. This includes the identification of all requirements to execute each maintenance (Preventative and Corrective) and engineering change incorporation work order.  You will liaise with the Scheduler, Engineering Services and Supply Chain Services to capture and communicate these requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage plans, ensuring strong data integrity and adherence to planning standards.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain Services to optimise stock status and resource utilisation.
• Implement planning strategies in the CMMS and ERP systems, including supply chain indicators.
• Collaborate with key parties to ensure consistency in production and repair activities.
• Monitor progress and resolve potential issues in procurement, production, and repair.

Your Skills:

• Mastery of Industrial Information Systems (CMMS, ERP, MRP, PLM).
• Minimum of five years' postgraduate or trade industrial experience, with a focus on ship-related technical experience.
• In-depth knowledge of maintenance management, supply chain processes, and Just-in-Time production.

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY

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. Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police checks.

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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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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