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About Australian Munitions
Part of Thales Australia, Australian Munitions is the largest domestic manufacturer of explosive ordnance to the Australian Defence Force, with a successful track record delivering ammunition, propellants, explosives and related services, including acid production and industrial waste treatment to Defence and commercial markets.
Join Thales Australia's Dynamic Team as a Capital Projects Manager!
Following a recent restructuring, this role will handle the ongoing & expanded investment in the facility.
Report to the Director of Operations and support significant investment projects at our facility in Benalla.
Thales promotes careers for those who want to be life-long learners – in-house and external training for future growth and development on offer.
Join a community of employees who relocated to the region to take advantage of the area's opportunities, i.e., rural lifestyle, community groups, schools, and Lake Mulwala for various water sports—as well as local football, hockey, golf, cricket and tennis clubs.
On-site café an opportunity to join a thriving social club that gathers for social events throughout the year.
What Success Looks Like:
The Australian Government recently allocated an extra $220 million to upgrade manufacturing facilities in Benalla and Mulwala. You will lead Benalla’s ongoing asset replacement, enhancement and new manufacturing facilities projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery. You'll also build and maintain strong relationships with critical Australian Government stakeholders, reinforcing our status as a trusted manufacturing partner.
Key Activities and Responsibilities include:
Provide leadership and guidance to a team of Project Managers, Engineers, and Coordinators, fostering a collaborative and effective work environment, driving team development, and ensuring successful project execution and team performance.
Oversee bid and project schedules, budgets, baselines, risks, and opportunities, including conducting gate reviews and coordinating inputs from suppliers and partners.
Contribute to Thales' functional objectives and strategies, identify key performance indicators, analyse variances and risks, and mentor less experienced team members.
From day one, you will need:
A Degree in science, engineering, project management or other suitable discipline.
Significant experience in Bid and Project Management, preferably within capital growth projects in a manufacturing environment.
Confidence in making judgements to represent the company at high levels with internal and external stakeholders.
Benefits @ Thales:
The salary package includes an annual 10% bonus and assistance to private health insurance.
Employee discounts with many affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech).
Fitness Passport discount (discounted gym membership).
Modernised Paid Parental leave.
Veterans Leave.
Good to Know
You'll get 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 eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. To learn more about clearances, please visit – http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, so your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.
Before the offer, you'll complete a pre-employment police and medical check.
To learn more about Thales, you can visit our Instagram page by searching for @ThalesCareers.
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Thales is committed to promoting and maintaining a workplace culture of shared respect that enables all of us to feel valued, do our best, and remain truly passionate about the place that we work. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
We are also proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more on how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives here: https://work180.com/en-AU/for-women/employer/thales.
Wellbeing matters at Thales, and where possible we encourage flexible working.
