Senior Technical Officer

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
• 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

About Your Role: Senior Technical Officer

This role provides specialist system support to the Field Service Technicians in maintenance. You will support complex fault diagnoses when performing maintenance and repair operations at Customer sites and RAN Platforms (Ships, Submarines and Land-Based Environments), ensuring that the equipment runs smoothly.

Permanent opportunity and based on-site at Rockingham, WA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Aiding engineers and technical staff in the development and integration of new solutions and preparation of installation and test documentation.
• Developing training solutions and providing training sessions for the Field Service teams.
• Lead short maintenance activities in a safe and efficient manner ensuring all pre-requisite and follow up actions are completed.
• Substitute the role of a maintenance supervisor during resource shortages or absences.
• Willingness to deploy nationally and internationally for short periods to support defect rectification

Essential skills and Experience:

• Diploma in Electronic Engineering or equivalent with at least 5 years relevant industry experience
• Certificate or training in Information Technology (networking) is desirable
• Experience in fault finding including analysis and documentation of process and results.
• Previous experience working within a Defence or Defence Industry environment is desirable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced skills in MS Office
• Ability to work autonomously and part of a team
• Must be Australian Citizen and eligible for NV1 Defence Security Clearance.

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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