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About Thales Group

Thales Group is inventing the future, right here, right now. They design the critical security solutions of tomorrow by combining the curiosity to explore, the intelligence to question and the vision to create. They solve complicated problems by combining their experience in the market with their leading research and development capabilities.

Your role

This is a unique opportunity to join the Guided Weapons, Space and Hypersonics program established in Thales’ Australian Munitions business. What does this mean? Think rockets, missiles and space weapons! The cool thing is you will gain first-hand exposure to see how they design, develop and test their latest tech!

Their graduate program at Mulwala is rotational. Across the course of the first year you will complete rotations around the following:   

• Understanding the site: production, engineering principles and R&D
• Designation to a project – for example, you could be working on a rocket motor!
• Getting to know their Corporate functions
• The second year is designed to develop your expertise as an Engineer

Training & development

The Graduate Program offering:

The Thales Graduate Program is a two-year program commencing in February 2023. What makes them different from the rest?

• They offer all graduates permanent roles at Thales – they aim to develop you for the future
• You will experience multiple graduate days and site visits in their Sydney and Melbourne locations
• A structured learning and development program sees you supported throughout your journey.
• Their mentor program sees their graduates supported by the best and brightest in their business.

Benefits

Thales Group does their best to ensure that its employees are rewarded for their hard work and are appreciated for their continued dedication. They offer competitive benefits and compensation packages as well as many additional employee perks.

1. Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
2. Paid employee, spousal, and dependent life insurance.
3. Employee short and long-term disability.
4. Employee Assistance Program for personal and family issues, financial and legal questions, and more.
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Career progression

Starting in February each year and spanning two years in duration, the Graduate Program consists of a variety of learning modules in different locations nationally. These are structured training modules, as well as self-directed learning activities, and on-the-job training; giving you exposure to all the different areas of the business.  

As part of the graduate development program, graduates will also have the opportunity to work in project teams and develop innovative solutions for business and customer-related problems. The graduate program at Thales will see its graduates travel to various Thales Group Australia sites for the development modules.

To learn more about careers at Thales Group, watch this video.

Work life balance

Underpinning their professional development policy is a full array of training programmes provided by Thales Group’s in-house university. Clearly defined processes are in place to ensure that each Thales manager meets regularly with individual employees to review their career aspirations and professional development prospects.

They believe that teamwork is a key factor in their growth, so they encourage collaboration in everything they do and constantly look for new ways for employees to interact. To foster innovation and individual achievement, they expect their employees to be as creative and flexible as possible in the way they organize their work. Every year, Thales Group awards a prize for the most enterprising new project proposed by an employee.

Culture & vibe

Thales Group shares responsibilities in a culture of loyalty, partnership, and transparency. They encourage solidarity and cooperation at every level of the organization. They are all on the same team and united in their actions.

Supporting the professional development of each employee is fundamental. They respect diversity and promote knowledge-sharing. They encourage dialogue. And they promote collective achievements as well as individual talents. Read more.

About you

Here’s what they are looking for in this role:

• You must be willing to relocate to Mulwala (for at least a year), generous support and relocation provided
• Recently degree qualified in Chemical, Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering or be in the final year of completing for graduation end of 2022
• You are a natural leader and this shows through part-time work or extra-curricular activities whilst studying university
• You easily build relationships and have strong communications skills both written and verbal
• You love working in a team environment and value diversity
• You are curious by nature, focused on the result and love to keep continuously learning!

How to apply

This role is currently closed. If you are interested in this role, simply click "Pre-Register" and Prosple will inform you once this position from Thales Group opens again.