Field Service Technician - Collins Class Submarines

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:

• Industry aligned and competitive remuneration

• On vessel loading allowance on top of base salary

• Potential for on call allowance and short notice response bonus

• Monthly RDO scheme

• Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS

• Employee discounts with several 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

Your Role: Field Service Technician

An exciting opportunity is now available for an experienced Field Service Technician to join the Scylla Maintenance Team, working on the Collins Class Submarines. In this role, you’ll work closely with the Maintenance Managers alongside other technicians to ensure all equipment runs smoothly and efficiently.

This is a permanent opportunity based out of Rockingham, WA.

Your Responsibilities:

• Work on complex and diverse systems across electrical and IT based disciplines

• Support the Maritime and Ship Repair Services Domain to provide technical support to a range of weapon systems

• Manage your time effectively to ensure tasks are completed in line with complex scheduled activities

• Work remotely across a range of locations from shipyards and RAN platforms

• Ensure all compliance is correct in-line with 3rd parties also present at these sites

• Occasional interstate and international travel to support the above activities

Your Skills:

• Cert 4 in Electronics

• An electrical trade with relevant experience

• Australian citizenship

• NV1 and ITAR clearance

• Ability to work within tight, confined spaces within the submarines themselves

• 4 + years’ experience in fault diagnosis, repair and maintenance of complex equipment and systems

• A proven track record in quality assurance

We Encourage You to Apply:

After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We’ll then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process. Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police checks.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance.  To learn more about clearances please visit – http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/

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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.

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