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About Your Role

Thales Australia is a leading provider of cutting-edge defence and security solutions, with a strong focus on innovation and technology. Australia Munitions operates the Benalla and Mulwala facilities which are Australia’s only major manufacturer of propellants, high explosives, munitions, ammunitions and munitions components for the Australian Defence Force and commercial customers in Australia and overseas.

Thales Australia Mulwala facility is a chemical manufacturing plant, producing chemicals, propellant and explosives for Defence and commercial sales. We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Acid Team, working across rostered 12 hour shifts which range from morning, afternoon and night shifts.

Reporting to the Team Leader, a few of the responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Running of Calcium Nitrate plant with subsequently learning of AO and NACSAC plant.
• Running of Gypsum press.
• Pumping of different chemicals in the Acid area.
• Monitoring parts of waste water treatment area.
• Monitoring of safe and environmentally complying production of Calcium Nitrate and Nitric Acid plant.
• Carry out other tasks within the capabilities of the operator, as directed.

How About You?

• Keen to build on your skills and willingness to learn
• Sound problem-solving skills
• Good communication – capable of working in a small tight knit team
• Committed to safety and able to plan and carry out basic tasks in a safe manner.
• This position requires working in different shifts including weekends and public holidays.
• Reasonable level of manual dexterity.
• Effective communication skills, both verbally and written.
• Basic computer literacy (desirable).
• Available for ad-hoc overtime.

This position involve the handling and interaction with variety of hazardous chemicals and may require on going health monitoring. As such an assessment of applicant’s current fitness for work in relation to role requirements may also be required as part of the selection process.

As part of our commitment, we offer:

• Professional development opportunities
• Discounts for retail shopping and social activities
• Gym membership / fitness passport
• Family Support through our partnership with Parents at Work

Good to Know

After you have applied for the role, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. Then we will provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and recruiting process.

A Defence security clearance is required for this role, and hence you must be an Australian citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. To learn more about Defence security clearances, please visit http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/ Please ensure your application states the status of your Australian citizenship.

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable to this role, and hence your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability. Please ensure your application states your nationality and any dual nationalities.

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

We encourage you to research information relating to Thales Australia and Australian Munitions, and to visit @ThalesCareers on Instagram

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.