Maintenance Planner

2 weeks ago

Garden Island, Australia Thales Full time

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

Our Benefits

  • ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment

  • Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS as cheap as $15.50 P/W

  • Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)

  • Modernised Paid Parental Leave

  • Veterans Leave

  • Novated Lease options

  • Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work

  • Personal & professional training development opportunities

  • Sonder – Wellbeing & Support Partner"

Our Team

Our Above Water Systems team designs and engineers commercial and naval ships – as well as providing in-service support capabilities. We’re proud to bolster Australia’s sovereign capability through operational support to our Navy. With ongoing training programs and a team of over 500, our people have room to grow and move as they make a meaningful contribution to Australia’s Defence.

Our Opportunity:

As a Maintenance Planner at Thales Australia, you will play a pivotal role in organising production and repair activities. Your expertise will drive the development of work orders to meet demand, ensuring optimal achievement of time, cost, and quality while upholding Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. You'll be at the forefront of continuous improvement initiatives and will develop maintenance period work packages for the assigned asset. This includes the identification of all requirements to execute each maintenance (Preventative and Corrective) and engineering change incorporation work order. You will liaise with the Scheduler, Engineering Services and Supply Chain Services to capture and communicate these requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and manage plans, ensuring strong data integrity and adherence to planning standards.

  • Coordinate with Supply Chain Services to optimise stock status and resource utilisation.

  • Implement planning strategies in the CMMS and ERP systems, including supply chain indicators.

  • Collaborate with key parties to ensure consistency in production and repair activities.

  • Monitor progress and resolve potential issues in procurement, production, and repair.

How about you?

  • Mastery of Industrial Information Systems (CMMS, ERP, MRP, PLM).

  • Minimum of five years' postgraduate or trade industrial experience, with a focus on ship-related technical experience.

  • In-depth knowledge of maintenance management, supply chain processes, and Just-in-Time production.

And now the fine Print

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance.

It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right – no matter your background or personal circumstances – please introduce yourself or join our community. We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.

We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.

Read more about our WORK180 endorsement.

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