Site Manager

Thales; City of Darwin; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company is seeking a site manager for EO Services in Darwin. This role focuses on safety, compliance, and customer service in EO storage and distribution. The ideal candidate possesses strong logistics and leadership experience, a diploma in logistics, and excellent communication skills. The company offers a hybrid work environment and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Hybrid work environment

Fitness Passport Discount

Employee discounts

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in transport, logistics, or defence.
• Experience managing a team in logistics.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage EO receipt, storage, and distribution.
• Develop local procedures for EO operations.
• Coordinate stocktake and inventory activities.

Skills

Leadership experience

Logistics management

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Word and Excel

Education

Tertiary qualification to Diploma level in Logistics

Job description

Overview

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. We stay curious, welcome diverse points of view, and challenge what’s possible. From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in important industries and building a future we can all trust. Our Explosive Ordnance (EO) Systems team enables the Australian Defence Force through storage, distribution, maintenance and disposal of EO systems across Australia. As a turnkey solution, we offer opportunities to gain a holistic understanding of our business operations and grow significantly.

In this exciting role, you will manage the EO Services Site in the Northern Territory to ensure safety, compliance and customer service. Based on the Darwin RAAF site on Larrakia land, your role is to manage and operationalise EO storage, handling, and distribution activities in the Northern Territory.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain a receipt, storage, maintenance and distribution capability for EO
• Develop and implement local procedures for the conduct of EO operations in the Northern Territory region
• Manage stocktake activities, transport movements, inventory activities, and survey/quote tasks
• Coordinate the preparation and timely submission of relevant reports and documentation
• Adhere to the dedicated stocking and resupply program for EO and associated items
• Manage the recruitment and development of staff
• Liaise and communicate with foreign and domestic customers on force requirements, service levels and opportunities for improvement

Experience and qualifications

• Leadership experience within transport, logistics, or defence sectors with a track record of managing a team
• Demonstrated experience in logistics management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
• Tertiary qualification to Diploma level (or higher) in Logistics or a relevant business/industry subject
• Proficiency in Word and Excel and ability to learn Thales personnel management systems
• Demonstrated experience working with dangerous goods
• Availability for regular interstate travel

As part of our commitment, we offer

• Competitive remuneration + Super + Bonus + Medical incentives
• Annualised Performance Review Process
• Thales Flex – Hybrid work environment
• 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
• Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work
• Personal & professional training and development opportunities
• Sonder – Wellbeing & Support Partner
• We are recognised as a Family Friendly Workplace

Good to Know

Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and (role dependent) medical checks.

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 at 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) may affect candidate suitability based on nationality. The U.S. ITAR and/or EAR may also affect suitability based on nationality.

If you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit, please introduce yourself or join our community. We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace and ensuring Thales is an equitable employer for everyone. We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women and will continue to foster partnerships, employee resource groups, and development opportunities.