Workshop Manager

4 weeks ago

Adelaide, Australia QinetiQ Limited Full time

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QinetiQ is a global defence and security company employing over 8,500 people across more than 50 locations worldwide. We provide our customers with expertise in advice, services, and innovative technology-based products to solve complex problems.

Our commitment to delivering and improving today, and anticipating and shaping tomorrow, makes QinetiQ an exciting, rewarding, and respected place to work and learn. Globally, QinetiQ has four sectors, including the ‘Australia Sector’, which has over 1,200 employees across Australia, Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Workshop Manager to join our Engineering team in Adelaide. The role involves leveraging previous management experience to develop and support a dedicated workshop and fostering a strong safety culture.

As the Workshop Manager, your responsibilities will include:

1. Overseeing and managing a dedicated workshop supporting Explosive Ordnance Projects
2. Leading the implementation of the onsite Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) tool
3. Managing servicing and calibration of technical equipment within the workshop
4. Driving a safety culture within the customer site to ensure WHS compliance among all workshop users
5. Providing technical input to support user requirements
6. Developing or maintaining documentation such as Work Orders, Work Instructions, SOPs, Risk Assessments, and Equipment maintenance procedures
7. Potentially supporting customer training and competency management

To be successful in this role, our preferred candidate will have experience in:

1. Significant manufacturing or production experience leading safety-critical technical operations
2. Certificate IV in WH&S (preferred)
3. Substantial hands-on and supervisory experience in a multi-discipline workshop environment
4. Experience leading teams within technical quality management frameworks
5. The ability to engage positively with teams and stakeholders

Applicants must hold or have recently held an NV1 Australian Defence security clearance.

While applications are submitted online, confidential inquiries are welcome and can be directed to Denise Cole via email at DLCole@QinetiQ.com.au.

Looking for an Employer with Benefits?

At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your career development. We invest in your professional growth and foster an inclusive environment where you can succeed.

Our benefits include:

- Individual professional development allowance
- Access to LinkedIn Learning
- Purchased leave and loyalty leave programs
- Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
- Complimentary salary continuance insurance
- Annual volunteering leave through Operation Give Back
- Relaxed dress code

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As the Australian defence industry grows, now is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. We value diversity of thought and provide a flexible, inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, contribute meaningfully, and succeed. We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds, including women, veterans, and First Nations peoples, aligning with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan.

QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.

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