Trainee Mechanical Technician

Thales; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration + Super

Fitness Passport Discount

Employee discounts with affiliates

Modernised Paid Parental Leave

Veterans Leave

Novated Lease options

Family support programs

Training development opportunities

Wellbeing & Support Partner

Job summary

Thales in Sydney offers a four-year traineeship located at Garden Island, Woolloomooloo, focusing on the Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical). You will learn through hands-on work installing naval equipment and supporting shipboard systems.

During the program you will test and commission equipment, perform fault analysis, and conduct repairs, while developing communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Completed a Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade.
• Genuine interest in gaining an Advanced Diploma.
• Demonstrated mechanical and/or technical aptitude.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with a diverse range of people.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, at Heights and in Confined Spaces.

Responsibilities

• Installation of naval equipment in shore and ship borne environments.
• Testing and commissioning of mechanical equipment and systems on naval vessels.
• Fault analysis of commercial and military mechanical weapons equipment and systems.
• Conducting repairs to mechanical systems.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

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
• Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work
• Personal & professional training development opportunities
• Sonder - Wellbeing & Support Partner

OUR TEAM

Our Above Water Systems team provides engineering & maintenance services to Royal Australian Navy vessels and commercial ships. We're proud to bolster Australia's sovereign capability through operational support to our defence partners. With ongoing training programs and a team of over 500, our people have room to grow and develop an impactful career with us.

YOUR ROLE

Located in Sydney at Woolloomooloo's Garden Island, on Gadigal land your role purpose is to commence and complete a traineeship in Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical) which is typically a 4-year traineeship. You will learn to perform a range of work including:

• Installation of all types of naval equipment in shore and ship borne environments
• Testing and commissioning of mechanical equipment and systems on naval vessels
• Fault analysis of commercial and military mechanical weapons equipment and systems
• Conducting repairs to mechanical systems

Your Experience

As a trainee, we'll expect you to bring the following experience, skills and behaviours:

• Completed a Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
• Genuine interest in gaining an Advanced Diploma
• Demonstrated mechanical and/or technical aptitude
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with a diverse range of people
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, at Heights and in Confined Spaces

AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE ROLES & SECURITY

A Defence security clearance NV1 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.

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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