Test Facility Manager

1 day ago

Edinburgh, Australia Thales Full time

We’re inventing the future, right here, right now, at Thales. We design the critical security solutions of tomorrow by combining the curiosity to explore, the intelligence to question and the vision to create. Together we solve complicated problems by combining our experience in the market with our leading research and development capabilities.

**About Your Role**:
The Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) provides a critical role in safeguarding Australia through a world-class, compliant and safe Defence and national security explosives research capability.

The Test Facility Manager will play a critical role in providing management, supervision, safety, technical, logistics, facilities, and operations support to the Defence EO science and technology (S&T) research program and staff.

This role is essential in supporting the Rocket Motor Firing Facility (MTA) at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia, and ensuring its efficient and safe operations.

**This is an initial 12 months fixed term contract + multiple extension**
- Day-to-day management and coordination of maintenance and compliance for DST Group's rocket motor test facilities, including EO storage, inspection, processing, and conditioning facilities
- Providing rocket motor Firing Officer services, along with support and training for DST researchers and Firing Officers
- Offering expert advice to facilitate the development or revision of procedures, instructions, and safe operating procedures
- Monitoring, coordinating, and escorting maintenance staff and contractors within the firing site and related facilities
- Monitoring relevant controls and implementing changes in the workplace as needed

**How About You**:

- Completed training/demonstrated competence Certificate IV in EO or the ability to obtain
- Demonstrated technical expertise in all aspects of EO operations, including unpacking, repackaging, sealing, facility inspections and stock control tasks
- Strong Customer service skills and experience
- Previous knowledge of the Defence industry would be highly advantageous

**Good to Know**

Prior to offer you’ll complete a pre-employment police and medical.

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