Simulation Maintenance Manager

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.

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Benefits @ Thales

• Competitive remuneration + Super + Bonus + Free Medical Insurance
• Personal & professional training development opportunities
• 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

The Role: Maintenance Manager - Simulation

Join a dynamic team maintaining cutting-edge Collins Submarine Simulators at HMAS Stirling, WA. As a Maintenance Manager, you’ll conduct operations and maintenance management of two critical simulators supporting Navy training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage simulator maintenance and site operations.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturer and customer standards.
• Lead, train and develop a small team.
• Maintain strong customer and stakeholder relationships.
• Monitor and manage personnel performance and site compliance.
• Able to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate with engineers to solve technical issues.

Your Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualification in electronics, IT or similar.
• Leadership experience in a high-tech environment.
• Team leadership and problem-solving ability.
• Managing the site team members to help them achieve their key accountabilities and responsibilities.
• Willing to travel interstate on an infrequent basis (2-3 times/yr) for meetings or training.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a technical supervisor in an operational or workshop environment.

Highly Desirable Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience in simulation or other technical maintenance environment.
• Navy
• Training environment

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/ #LI-SG1

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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