Maintenance Scheduler

Thales Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment

Fitness Passport Discount

Employee discounts

Modernised Paid Parental Leave

Novated Lease options

Family support

Job summary

Thales in Brisbane is seeking a Maintenance Scheduler for our Eagle Farm office. This 12‑month fixed‑term contract focuses on planning and prioritising manufacturing and repair work.

You will work with the Industrial Planner and Master Planner to execute the production/repair plan, adapt launches to short‑term constraints, release orders, and track progress. Australian citizenship with security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with ERP/MRP/PLM in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ICC Master Production Programme.
• Understanding of Just-in-Time production.
• Experience using dashboards for decision support.
• Experience with continuous improvement tools (5S, PDCA).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, prioritise, and launch manufacturing/repair orders to ensure proper execution of the production/repair plans.
• Ensure the execution of the strategy created by the Industrial Planner and the Master Planner.
• Adapt order launches to short-term constraints with the APRU Manager.
• Release production/repair orders and track them to completion; apply modifications as needed.
• Update order dates and statuses in short-term planning.
• Ensure availability of short-term resources (labour, equipment, material).

Skills

Industrial Information Systems

Supply chain knowledge

Continuous improvement

Digital dashboards

Gemba Walks & PDCA

Tools

ERP systems

MRP

PLM

Job description

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – driving this technology are our people.

It takes talented people to build and power the systems and solutions that communities depend on every day. So, we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view.

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
• Annualised Performance Review Process
• ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment
• 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
• Novated Lease options
• Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work

OUR TEAM

As part of our VTS business, our PRV team is primarily focused on the design, manufacture, delivery and support of protected mobility vehicles on a global scale. We are very proud of everything we do in support of both the Bushmaster and Hawkei platforms as we all work together towards our purpose. Most importantly – be a part of a positive team culture that is focused on our people.

YOUR ROLE

We have an excellent opportunity to join us as a Maintenance Scheduler based in our Eagle Farm, Brisbane office. The Scheduler ensures that the production and/or repair plan is carried out, always aiming for optimal achievement of time, cost and quality whist ensuring Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) standards are met, business continuity and customer satisfaction, tailoring launches to short-term constraints. They are actively involved in continuous improvement.

This is a 12 months Fixed-Term Contract role with a possibility of extensions or converting in to a permanent role.

Working at our Brisbane, Eagle Farm office, on Jagera and Turrbul Land, some of your responsibilities include:

• Prepare, prioritise, and launch Manufacturing / Repair Orders to ensure the proper execution of the production / repair plans in order to guarantee business continuity and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure the execution of the strategy created by the Industrial Planner and the Master Planner (execution of the production/repair plan).
• Adapt order launches to short-term constraints, in collaboration with the APRU Manager and the Industrial Planner.
• Release production/repair orders for the APRU and track them internally to completion and contribute to decisions regarding the application of technical modifications.
• Update production/repair order dates and statuses in the short-term planning.
• Ensure the availability of short-term resources (labour, equipment, material, standard exchanges for repairs).

YOUR EXPERIENCE:

• Mastery of Industrial Information Systems (in particular ERP, Materials Requirements Planning (MRP, Production Lifecycle Management (PLM).
• Knowledge of the supply chain process and flows at the ICC, particularly the Master Production Programme.
• Knowledge of the manufacturing/repair processes implemented within your scope of activity and knowledge of Just-in-Time production.
• Implementation of continuous improvement tools (Gemba Walks, 5S, just-in-time, Plan Do Check Act (PDCA)).
• Use of digital tools/dashboards to manage your activity (analyses, decision support).

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/

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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