Principle Technical Advisor - Product Industrialisation

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 + Bonus + Medical Insurance
• ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment
• Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of gyms across Australia from $15/week
• Employee discounts (Travel, Car Hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)
• Modernised Paid Parental Leave
• Veterans Leave
• Novated Lease options
• Personal & professional training development opportunities
• Sonder – Wellbeing & Support Partner
• Annualised Performance Review Process
• Recognised as a Work180 Employer and Family Friendly Employer

OUR TEAM

Our Munitions teams in Benalla and Mulwala produce propellants, explosives and munitions for defence and commercial uses. With ongoing investment into research and development, we produce some of the world’s most high-performing guided weapons and explosive ordnance systems. And being at the forefront of a rapidly evolving industry gives our teams constant opportunities to build on their technical expertise.

YOUR ROLE

Working at our sites in Benalla and Mulwala - Pangerang and Yorta Yorta land, your role purpose is to act as central point of technical authority ensuring we deliver on our product industrialisation strategy and roadmap. Essentially you will:

• Drive Industrialisation Strategy – Translate client requirements into actionable business cases, bid proposals and capture plans, shaping the roadmap for product industrialisation.
• Own Technical Authority – Oversee technical commissioning of production processes, equipment, V&V planning and quality control, ensuring operational excellence and compliance.
• Optimise Production Capability – Assess existing assets for higher-value applications, evaluate ROI on capital investments, and drive efficiency improvements to maximise industrialisation returns.
• Govern Cross-Functional Collaboration – Act as the central technical authority, aligning engineering, safety, procurement, and regulatory teams to deliver mission-critical outcomes

YOUR EXPERIENCE

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

• Ability to drive strategic and project-level engineering with experience in corporate strategy, complex industrialisation projects, and cross-functional collaboration in high-stakes environments.
• Proven track record with governance and stakeholder management, liaising with safety, regulatory, and technical authorities while aligning internal teams and customers to deliver mission-critical outcomes.
• Relevant experience managing contracts and sub-contracts and planning and establishing work packages
• Exceptional communication skills to communicate industrialisation vision

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.

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY

If you are passionate about driving innovation in defence technology and meet the above requirements, we encourage you to apply today!

Thales is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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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