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Mulwala, NSW

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Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Graduate Job
Salary
AUD 50,000 - 71,000

GradAustralia salary estimate

Application dates

Minimum requirements

Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
S
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Laboratory Technology
Sciences (all other)

Hiring criteria

Entry pathway

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Working rights

Australia

  • Australian Citizen
  • Australian Permanent Resident
  • Australian Work Visa (All Other)
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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

As part of Thales Australia, Australian Munitions is the largest supplier of explosive ordnance to the Australian Defence Force, with a successful track record delivering ammunition, propellants, explosives and related services including acid production and industrial waste treatment to Defence and commercial markets.

The Laboratory Technical Assistant is responsible for performing routine testing and analysis on raw materials and products to the required specifications. You will be required to multi-task, having the ability to undertake several analyses at the same time.

Responsibilities:

  • Identifying sample types and preparing for testing
  • Carrying out routine analysis and testing
  • Prepare standard solutions; perform routine calibrations and standardizations
  • Record raw data and results to NATA standards
  • Maintain records and inventories of chemicals, glassware etc.
  • Maintain records and store Laboratory reference samples
  • Use the Laboratory computer system for data entry and retrieval
  • Maintain an adequate supply of clean and dry sample containers for facility use

Training & development

Innovation comes from a constant process of skills up-gradation and maintenance at Thales. With a wide range of talent development programmes, Thales encourages international mobility and organises training modules for identified employees across its offices in France and other countries. Read more.

Salary & benefits

Roles as a Laboratory Technical Assistant may earn an average of A$50,000 to A$71,000. (Source: Glassdoor)

Thales Group does its 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.
  5. Read more...

Career progression

Thales Group is one big team, meaning you can work alongside colleagues from different backgrounds, learn from subject matter experts and continue to grow and develop your skills while sharing your expertise with the Group. You will find ample opportunities to develop your career in new positions or fields or even work in different countries. Read more.

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

Work life balance

Thales Group strives to create a caring work environment and provide their employees with the flexibility they need to strike the right work-life balance, which they know is key to their fulfilment and the success of their projects. Thales helps you get the balance right by providing parental leave, flexible work hours, remote working when and where possible, and more. Read more.

Culture & vibe

Equal opportunities, non-discrimination and respect for the individual lie at the heart of Thales Group’s corporate responsibility policy. At Thales, diversity and inclusion are sources of creativity and innovation. At Thales, your skills and engagement are the only things that count. Read more.

About you

Requirements:

  • Minimum year 12 in Chemistry or equivalent.
  • Laboratory calibrations and standardisation procedures.
  • Laboratory quality control techniques.
  • Experience in a chemical laboratory environment
  • Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and E-mail
  • Operates under the direct supervision of the Technical Officer, but is responsible for ensuring the quality of own work.

How to apply

To apply for this role, simply click the "Apply on employer site" button on this page to submit your application directly to Thales Group.

Hiring criteria

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Entry pathway
Degree or Certificate
Minimum Level of Study
Associate Degree or higher
Study Field
S
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Laboratory Technology
Sciences (all other)

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

country
eligibility

Australia

Australia

Australian Citizen

Australian Permanent Resident

Australian Work Visa (All Other)