Workshop Manager

QinetiQ is a global defence and security company and employs more than 8500 people in more than 50 locations around the world. We offer our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products and help solve some of their most challenging problems.

Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn. Globally QinetiQ has four Sectors, one of which is the 'Australia Sector''. The Australia Sector has more than 1,200 employees operating across four countries, namely Australia, Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Workshop Manager to join our Engineering team in Adelaide. Here they will draw their previous management experience to develop and support a dedicated workshop, whilst fostering an outstanding safety culture .

As The Workshop Manager Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Oversight and management of a dedicated workshop in support of Explosive Ordnance Projects
• Lead the implementation of the onsite Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) tool
• Manage the servicing and calibration of technical equipment within the Workshop
• Drive safety culture within the customer site to ensure WHS compliance with all workshop users
• Provide technical input to support user requirements
• Develop or maintain documentation including Work Orders, Work Instructions, SOPs, Risk Assessments, Equipment
• maintenance procedures
• Potential support to customer training and competency management

To be successful in this role, our preferred candidate with have experience in the following;

• Significant manufacturing/production experience leading safety-critical technical operations
• Relevant trade qualification(s) - certified mechanical/electrical technician (essential)
• Certificate IV WH&S certification (preferred)
• Substantial hands-on and supervisory experience in a multi discipline workshop environment (essential)
• Demonstrated experience leading teams within technical quality management frameworks
• Experience leading improvement processes implementations e.g. Lean, Six Sigma
• Ability to engage positively

Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold or have recently held an NVI Australian Defence security clearance

Whilst applications must be made online, confidential enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Roz Byrne via email;

Looking for an Employer with Benefits?
At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You'll share in the company's success, and be rewarded for your own. We'll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.

Some Of Our Benefits Include

• Individual Professional development allowance
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Flexible work
• Purchased leave program & loyalty leave
• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Annual incentive scheme
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance
• Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back
• Relaxed dress code

As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans and First Nations people.

QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.