Production Operator

Thales Group; Australia; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Gym discounts

Employee discounts

Paid parental leave

Veterans leave

Novated lease

Training development

Wellbeing support

WORK180 endorsement

Job summary

Thales Australia in Benalla and Mulwala is recruiting for production roles across a range of shifts. These full-time and casual positions involve manual tasks, handling chemicals and materials, and teamwork to meet quality and safety standards in a defence and commercial environment.

If you are dedicated to safe work practices and have prior experience in similar settings, we want to hear from you. The roles offer on-site work, training opportunities, and a pathway to develop technical expertise.

Qualifications

• Ideally possess previous experience in a similar position or environment
• Previous experience working within a team across various shift patterns
• Dedicated to safe work practices
• Tasks are routine and repetitive requiring physical lift, push, pull and / or reach frequently when preforming routine and manual tasks, as well as lifting

Responsibilities

• Full time and casual positions available
• Carrying out a range of routine and repetitive manual tasks
• Safely handling chemicals and raw materials in the manufacturing of products
• Maintaining a safe approach in the operation of equipment
• Operating as a team player with an eye for quality in adhering to set processes and related requirements

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.

OUR BENEFITS

• Competitive remuneration + Super Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS from $15 P/W
• Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)
• Modernised Paid Parental Leave
• Veterans Leave
• Novated Lease options
• Personal & professional training development opportunities
• Sonder – Wellbeing & Support Partner

OUR TEAM

We're growing our production teams in Benalla and are recruiting over the coming months. If you're shortlisted, we will be in touch about the next steps. These roles involve a rotating shift pattern, so flexibility across shifts is essential. If you're looking for an opportunity to build your career in a dynamic manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you. Our Munitions teams in Benalla and Mulwala produce propellants, explosives and munitions for defence and commercial uses. With ongoing investment into research and development, we produce some of the world’s most high-performing guided weapons and explosive ordnance systems. And being at the forefront of a rapidly evolving industry gives our teams constant opportunities to build on their technical expertise.

YOUR ROLE

• Full time and casual positions available
• Carrying out a range of routine and repetitive manual tasks
• Safely handling chemicals and raw materials in the manufacturing of products
• Maintaining a safe approach in the operation of equipment
• Operating as a team player with an eye for quality in adhering to set processes and related requirements

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• Ideally possess previous experience in a similar position or environment
• Previous experience working within a team across various shift patterns
• Dedicated to safe work practices
• Tasks are routine and repetitive requiring physical lift, push, pull and / or reach frequently when preforming routine and manual tasks, as well as lifting

AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE ROLES & SECURITY

A Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. Additional information with regards to clearances is available from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/. In some cases, individuals who hold a current clearance from a foreign government may be eligible to have this clearance recognised by the Australian Government and be eligible for this role. The Australian Defence Trade Controls Act (DTCA) is applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

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. Read more about our WORK180 endorsement. Interested in finding out more about Thales and why you should join us? Say HI* to new career opportunities.