Urgent Maintenance Manager

Thales Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Medical Insurance

ThalesFlex – Hybrid work

Fitness Passport

Employee discounts

Paid Parental Leave

Novated Lease

Work180 endorsement

Job summary

Thales Group in Sydney is seeking a role within our Above Water Systems team to support Royal Australian Navy vessels and commercial ships. You’ll act as the primary point of contact for customers, developing urgent repair plans and delivering practical solutions in line with service levels.

Collaborating with Subject Matter Experts and the Supply Chain, you will prioritise parts, coordinate on-site activities, monitor progress, costs, and ensure quality and compliance across operations.

Qualifications

• Trade or engineering qualification with relevant experience.
• Experience in Combat Systems or Marine Engineering.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to meet deadlines and follow through.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships.
• Highly organised with strong problem-solving and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for customers, providing clear and confident guidance.
• Develop and coordinate urgent repair plans in line with service level agreements.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to diagnose issues and deliver practical solutions.
• Work closely with Supply Chain to prioritise and secure critical parts.
• Coordinate on-site repair activities, ensuring alignment with operational schedules.
• Monitor progress, manage costs, and ensure quality and compliance requirements are met.

Skills

Combat Systems

Marine Engineering

Ownership mindset

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

MS Office

Education

Trade or engineering qualification

Tools

CMMS

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.

OUR BENEFITS

Competitive remuneration + Super + Bonus + Free Medical Insurance

Annualised Performance Review Process

ThalesFlex – 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

Novated Lease options

We are proud to be endorsed as a Work180 Employer and recognised as a Family Friendly Employer

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 centrally in Woolloomooloo's Garden Island, on Gadigal land your role purpose will be

• Act as the primary point of contact for customers, providing clear and confident guidance.
• Develop and coordinate urgent repair plans in line with service level agreements.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to diagnose issues and deliver practical solutions.
• Work closely with Supply Chain to prioritise and secure critical parts.
• Coordinate on-site repair activities, ensuring alignment with operational schedules.
• Monitor progress, manage costs, and ensure quality and compliance requirements are met.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

On day one in this role, we'll expect you to bring the following skills, experience and behaviours:

• Trade or engineering qualification with relevant experience
• Experience in Combat Systems or Marine Engineering (highly regarded)
• Proficient in MS Office and maintenance systems (CMMS)
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to meet deadlines and follow through
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships
• Highly organised with strong problem-solving and coordination skills

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.