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Thales Australia stands as a leading provider of cutting-edge defence and security solutions, delivering a diverse range of products for the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Our offerings include munitions, weapons, optronic systems, protected vehicles, mission packages, and command, control, communication, and computer systems.

With a strong commitment to innovation and technology, we foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. Our industrial resources, coupled with long-term contracts with the Commonwealth, position us as a key partner for commercial customers both in Australia and overseas. Additionally, we serve as custodians of Australia’s indigenous defence design, manufacturing, through-life management, and logistic services capabilities for munitions, rifles, and vehicles.

The Head of Engineering Delivery assumes a pivotal leadership role within the Protected Mobility Vehicles Business Segment Technical and Engineering function within Vehicles and Tactical Systems (VTS) division. This position plays a crucial role in leading the delivery teams on a range of vehicle development and integration programs for the Australian Defence Force as well as other customers.

Responsibilities:

• Leading the execution of engineering activities in bids, projects, and products, with a focus on Development Programs for the Thales Bushmaster Product Line, as well as other activities within the Protected Vehicle Business Segment

• Leading and overseeing the engineering delivery team within the specified delivery perimeter

• Ensuring seamless collaboration across disciplines within the defined delivery perimeter for integrated project success

• Exercising Technical and Engineering Authority and actively facilitating the resolution of delivery issues to the satisfaction of key stakeholders

• Collaborating with Heads of Discipline to secure the appropriate capability for all technical and engineering delivery activities

• Collaborating with other delivery and discipline leaders as a member of the VTS-AUS Technical and Engineering Competence Centre (ECC) leadership team

• Reviewing key solution architecture and technology choices to guarantee alignment with product policy requirements

• Drive cross collaboration within teams, continues improvement, knowledge sharing and operational excellence

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a technical/engineering leadership role in a related technical domain

• Strong background and significant experience in technical roles, ideally underpinned by System Engineering and vehicle development background

• Proficient in a broad range of technical areas

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Previous experience in both green field programs and sustainment activities

• High level of interpersonal and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to lead and inspire multi-disciplinary teams

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

• Flexibility to travel interstate and internationally

As part of our commitment, we offer:

• Salary packaging includes healthcare and bonus payments

• Recognised leader in reservist employee support

• Flexible Work Arrangement Options

• Leading leave policies

• Growth and Development opportunities

• Study Assistance

• Access to a network of the best people (A Noble Prize winner on our staff list!)

• Gym Membership (Fitness passport)

• ThalesFlex – flexibility working is our everyday

• Family Support through our partnership with Parents at Work

• Employee Share Purchase Plans

• Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech)

• And much more!

Good to Know

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/

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

Prior to offer you’ll complete a pre-employment police and medical.

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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.