Workshop Manager

QinetiQ Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LinkedIn Learning access

Flexible work

Purchased leave program

Annual incentive scheme

Salary continuance insurance

Parental leave

Diversity & Inclusion programs

Job summary

QinetiQ Australia invites applications for an experienced Workshop Manager in Everleigh, Sydney. You will supervise the DSTG workshop, coordinate maintenance, ensure WHS compliance, and guide craft teams, subcontractors, and clients through fabrication and assembly projects.

The role demands a mechanical trade background, strong CNC/manual fabrication skills, and a proactive safety mindset. Australian Defence security clearance (NV1) is required or obtainable. Online applications only.

Qualifications

• A mechanical trade qualification or equivalent practical experience
• Experience running and supervising a workshop
• Experience planning preventative and corrective maintenance
• Ability to manage workshop standards, housekeeping and productivity
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality

Responsibilities

• Oversee the DSTG workshop day-to-day operations
• Maintain machinery and coordinate OEM/subcontractors
• Ensure WHS compliance including inspections and audits
• Schedule projects and track progress
• Provide design for manufacture advice to clients
• Conduct workshop inductions and training
• Manage security requirements for projects
• Perform fabrication and repair using manual and CNC machinery
• Execute forklift operations

Skills

Mechanical trade

Manual machining

CNC machining

Mechanical fabrication

Fitting & assembly

Forklift licence

Workshop supervision

Maintenance planning

Safety & quality

Stakeholder communication

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

CNC machines

Manual tooling

Job description

QinetiQ is a global technology and engineering company that exists to protect lives and secure the future. We deliver mission-critical services and systems to Defence, national security, and essential industry.

Our determination to deliver and improve today, and anticipate and improve tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting and rewarding place to work and learn.

If you're driven by purpose, passionate about solving complex problems, and ready to make a real impact - there’s never been a better time to join us.

With a presence in the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Canada, and Germany, we bring global expertise to local challenges, helping build Australia’s sovereign industrial capability for the future.

We are now accepting applications for an experienced Workshop Manager with a strong trade/engineering background to join our team in Everleigh, Sydney.

The opportunity

As Workshop Manager

your responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• The day-today supervision of the Defence Science & Technology Group (DSTG) workshop
• Maintaining machinery maintenance requirements which are handled by the workshop team or through OEM/subcontractors
• Maintenance of the WHS system compliance including workplace inspections, lifting equipment management, plant maintenance, chemical identification, storage and disposal and Chemalert auditing
• Performing facilities management activities
• Estimating and quoting of materials as well as stock management of consumables and tooling
• Generating and reviewing of machinery SOP’s and RA’s
• Scheduling and project tracking/updates
• Provision of design for manufacture advice to clients
• Conducting workshop and machinery inductions
• Upkeep of all registers (induction, competency, ChemAlert, Test and Tag
• Ensuring safety assurance in alignment with QinetiQ procedures and DSTG contractual obligations
• Management for security requirements for all projects
• Conducting mechanical fabrication and repair work using manual and CNC machinery
• The assembly and integration of components and sub-assemblies
• Forklift operations

To be successful in the position of Workshop Manager, you will need to bring with you:

• A mechanical trade qualification or equivalent practical experience with strong capability in manual machining, CNC machining, mechanical fabrication and fitting and assembly and a current Forklift licence
• Previous experience running and supervising a workshop, including the supervision of tradespeople, technicians and subcontractors
• Demonstrated experience of planning preventative and corrective maintenance
• Ability to manage workshop standards, housekeeping and productivity
• Demonstrated experience of creating a culture where safety and quality are non-negotiable
• Ability to handle performance, behavioural or operational issues when they arise
• Practical experience with WHS/OHS systems, risk assessments, safe work procedures/SOP’s, workplace inspections, lifting equipment inspections and registers, test and tag, PPE, hazardous substances, contractor safety and workshop inductions
• Strong documentation and compliance experience
• Work scheduling, resource allocation, project tracking, progress reporting, quoting and procurement experience
• Extremely strong communication skills with the ability to interact with multiple stakeholders such as tradespeople, engineers, OEM’s, subcontractors and the client

Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold an Australian Defence security clearance, NV1 minimum or have the ability to obtain one

Whilst applications must be made online, confidential enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Roz Byrne, People Partner via email; [e-mail]

Applications will close on 2nd October 2026

Looking for an Employer with Benefits?

At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You’ll share in the company’s success and be rewarded for your own. We’ll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.

• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Flexible work
• Purchased leave program & loyalty leave
• Annual incentive scheme
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance
• Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back
• Relaxed dress code
• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave

As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever-changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage, we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans, and First Nations people.

QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.