Assistant Maintenance Work Package 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.

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.

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: Assistant Maintenance Work Package Manager

The purpose of this position is to oversee the management of nominated projects and activities, as delegated by a Project Manager at the Garden Island Defence Precinct (GIDP) for Above Water Systems (AWS). The role is critical to ensure a first-class customer service experience to external clients and internal teams. This role is situated at the Garden Island Defence Precinct.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaising closely and collaboratively with functional teams to ensure efficient delivery of projects.
• Effective management of stakeholders and associated communications both external and internal.
• Developing customer relationships by ensuring products and services delivered exceed where possible, customer expectations.
• Supporting gate reviews in accordance with Thales Governance framework as required.
• Monitoring and managing Project integrated schedule, budget, baselines, risks and opportunities.
• Coordinating and negotiating input from suppliers and partners.
• Guiding, coaching and providing direct support to less experienced Project Team members
• Provide support during the bid phase to ensure appropriate project management coverage, including schedules based on the customer’s requirements
• Management of Industrial Relations, HSE, Security issues on-site and off-site

Your Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven and effective leadership skills with a high level of interpersonal and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams
• Diploma in Project Management or other suitable discipline.
• At least three years’ Bid and Project Management experience with subcontractors, suppliers and multi-partners / major co-contractors.
• Experience working with a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• The confidence and maturity of judgement to represent the company
• Exceptional written communication skills including authoring content and editing.
• Strong internal stakeholder management in a matrix organisation.
• Strong customer focus and external relationship management

Special requirements:

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/

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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