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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.

Once trained, the Technical Assistant is responsible for performing routine testing and analysis on raw materials and products to the required specifications in the Ballistics Range.

Your Responsibilities:

• Identifying sample types and preparing for testing.
• Carrying out analysis and testing of cartridges and cartridge components
• Perform routine calibrations.
• Record raw data and results to NATA standards
• Maintain records and inventories of Laboratory equipment
• Maintain records and store Laboratory reference samples
• Use the Laboratory computer system for data entry and retrieval

Training & development

Thales helps you to improve and expand your skill sets, in particular by making sure you benefit from the transmission of knowledge and know-how from our most experienced staff. Throughout your career, you will be provided valuable training opportunities in technical, management, and many other fields. Read more.

Benefits

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.

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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. 

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. 

About you

Requirements:

• Minimum year 12 in Chemistry or equivalent.
• 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.