Simulator Technician

Thales Group; Port Stephens; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness discount

Employee discounts

Paid parental leave

Novated lease

Job summary

Thales Group in Australia is seeking a Simulator Technician to join a skilled maintenance team. You will operate and maintain simulator equipment under the direction of the Senior Simulator Technician, ensuring compliance with manufacturer guidelines and site standards.

Ideally you have 1–3 years in a simulator, workshop or maintenance setting, are a strong team player with good interpersonal skills, and hold an active NV1 defence security clearance.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience as a Simulator Technician or similar.
• Experience in a technical workshop or maintenance environment.
• Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Sound interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Active NV1 defence security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment as directed by Senior Technicians or Maintenance Manager.
• Ensure equipment is maintained per manufacturers' guidelines.
• Carry out corrective maintenance and actions as required.
• Maintain tools and test equipment; ensure calibration.
• Maintain records and documentation.
• Ensure work complies with relevant standards and processes.
• Act as a Self Certifying Maintainer (SCM) when authorised.
• Utilise spares and carry out repairs to meet availability targets.
• Maintain good relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Identify issues and propose solutions; inform Maintenance Manager of progress.
• Assist the Senior Technicians as required.

Skills

Team player

Self-starter

Interpersonal skills

Customer relations

Tools

Maintenance tools

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.

• Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS as cheap as $14.95 P/W
• Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire and Tech)
• Modernised Paid Parental Leave
• Novated Lease options

Your role

As our Simulator Technician, you will be responsible for working as member of a team of technicians under the direction of a Senior Simulator Technician to operate and maintain the supported equipment. This role will be responsible for:

• Operating and maintaining the supported equipment as directed by the Senior Simulator Technicians or Maintenance Manager
• Ensuring the supported equipment is maintained in accordance with the manufacturers’ guidelines
• Carrying out corrective maintenance and actions as required
• Maintaining tools and test equipment, and ensuring that equipment is in calibration
• Maintaining records and documentation
• Ensuring work is completed in accordance with relevant standards and processes
• Acting and undertaking duties as a Self Certifying Maintainer (SCM) when authorised
• Utilising spares and carrying out repairs to ensure that the supported equipment meets contracted availability requirements
• Maintaining a sound working relationship with the customer and other relevant stakeholders
• Proactively identifying issues and solutions, keeping the Maintenance Manager informed of progress
• Assisting the Senior Simulator Technicians as required
  

Your experience

• Ideally have 1-3 years of experience as a Simulator Technician or related fields
• Experience in a technical workshop or maintenance environment
• Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships
• Sound interpersonal skills – must be a good team player
• Demonstrated self-starter
• Experience with simulation projects preferably in a Defence context
• This role requires an active NV1 defence security clearance
  

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 and depending on the role type, medical checks as well.

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.