Site Supervisor (Fort Direction)

Thales; South Arm; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Monthly RDO

Fitness Passport

Employee discounts

Paid parental leave

Veterans leave

Training development

Job summary

Thales is seeking a Site Supervisor to lead daily depot activities and a dedicated team across Australia, ensuring safety, compliance and operational excellence. The role sits within our EOS (Explosive Ordnance Services) team and supports sovereign capability through robust logistics management.

You will mentor staff, drive performance, and uphold Defence regulations while coordinating administration and continuous improvement across multiple depots nationwide.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in logistics, warehousing, or defence operations.
• Diploma qualification (or higher) in Logistics, Business, or related discipline.
• Experience leading teams within logistics, warehousing, or operational environments.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Experience within Defence, dangerous goods, or highly regulated industries highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily depot operations, inventory activities and customer requirements.
• Lead, coach and develop depot personnel to achieve operational and safety objectives.
• Ensure compliance with Defence regulations, Thales policies and the Safety Management System.
• Coordinate site administration, reporting, corrective actions and performance monitoring.
• Maintain depot readiness, security arrangements and emergency response procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, safety and service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Logistics

Warehousing

Defence operations

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

Diploma in Logistics or related

Job description

OUR BENEFITS

• $92,498.00 + Super + Overtime + Monthly RDO
• Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS as cheap as $16 P/W
• Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)
• Modernised Paid Parental Leave
• Veterans Leave
• Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work
• Personal & professional training development opportunities

OUR TEAM

Our Explosive Ordnance Services (EOS) team enables the Australian Defence Force through storage, distribution, maintenance and disposal of these systems, all across Australia. As a turnkey solution, we offer the opportunity to gain a holistic understanding of our business operations, creating huge opportunities for growth.

Within our logistics services business there are 17+ depots throughout Australia, allowing various development and progression opportunities.

YOUR ROLE

As Site Supervisor, you will lead daily depot activities, supervise a dedicated team, and ensure the highest standards of safety, compliance and operational excellence are maintained. This is an opportunity to combine your leadership, logistics and Defence experience in a role that directly contributes to Australia’s sovereign capability.

You will lead by example, fostering a strong safety culture while supporting your team to achieve operational objectives and continuously improve site performance.

• Supervise daily depot operations, inventory activities and customer requirements
• Lead, coach and develop depot personnel to achieve operational and safety objectives
• Ensure compliance with Defence regulations, Thales policies and the Safety Management System
• Coordinate site administration, reporting, corrective actions and performance monitoring
• Maintain depot readiness, security arrangements and emergency response procedures
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, safety and service delivery

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• Proven leadership in logistics, warehousing, or defence operations
• Diploma qualification (or higher) in Logistics, Business, or related discipline
• Experience leading teams within logistics, warehousing, or operational environments
• Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills
• Experience within Defence, dangerous goods, or highly regulated industries highly regarded

A Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. #LI-DZ1

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.

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