Industrial Planner

Thales Group; Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Superannuation

Study assistance

Fitness Passport

Employee discounts

Parental leave

Job summary

Thales Group is seeking an experienced Industrial Planner to join the Above Water Systems team in Garden Island, Australia. The role focuses on driving supplier performance, managing procurement activities, and optimising supply chain solutions to deliver value and meet project milestones.

You will coordinate with subcontractors and internal stakeholders, oversee cost and schedule control, and contribute to continuous improvement across procurement activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in electronics, mechanical or structural disciplines is valued.
• Experience in procurement and supplier management is preferred.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management abilities are essential.
• Ability to analyse costs and deliver effective supply chain solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across business levels is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier and subcontractor engagement to support project delivery.
• Lead end-to-end RFP activities including supplier selection and planning.
• Oversee supplier strategies across electrical, mechanical or structural categories.
• Allocate work packages to maximise value and maintain supplier capability.
• Monitor labour and material costs to keep budgets and schedules on track.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and build strong supplier relationships.

Skills

Electronics background

Mechanical background

Structural background

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cost analysis

Communication skills

Job description

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

• Competitive remuneration + Super Work on a site with the million-dollar view Study Assistance programs 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

The Role

Industrial Planner We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Industrial Planner to join our Above Water Systems team based in Garden Island. In this role, you will work closely with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of program requirements across complex projects. You’ll play a key role in driving supplier performance, managing procurement activities, and optimising supply chain solutions to deliver value, maintain capability, and support critical project milestones.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage supplier and subcontractor engagement to support project delivery and program outcomes
• Lead end-to-end RFP activities, including supplier selection, evaluation, and resource planning
• Oversee supplier strategies across Electrical, Structural or Mechanical categories
• Allocate work packages to maximise value, maintain supplier capability, and meet project requirements
• Monitor labour and material costs to ensure budgets and schedules remain on track
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and build strong supplier relationships
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to negotiate agreements, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement

Your Skills

• Background in Electronics, Mechanical, Structural or related technical/trade disciplines highly regarded
• Experience in procurement, supplier management, and commercial contract environments
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence outcomes
• Ability to analyse costs, manage priorities, and deliver effective supply chain solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all levels of business
• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines
• Resilient, collaborative, and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes and ethical business practices

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/

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.