Asset Planning Manager

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About Australian Munitions

Part of Thales Australia, Australian Munitions is the largest domestic manufacturer 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.

Join Thales Australia's Mulwala facility as an Asset Planning Manager:

Reporting to the Capital Projects Manager, you will support the development and maintenance of Strategic Asset Management Plan (StAMP), managing the lifecycle planning of all physical assets from acquisition to disposal except ongoing maintenance.

20 Weeks of Primary and 10 Weeks of Secondary Carers leave with no employment minimums.

Thales champions continuous learning and development – take advantage of our extensive in-house and external training opportunities for your professional growth.

Thales is a strong advocate for Veterans employment, many of whom transitioned directly out of the Australian Defence Force into Thales

If you need to, relocate to a vibrant community in the region and enjoy the rural lifestyle, active community groups, schools, and recreational activities at Lake Mulwala, including various water sports. Engage with local sports clubs like football, hockey, golf, cricket, and tennis.

Benefit from an on-site café and join a thriving social club organising diverse social events yearly.

Family Friendly Workplace Certified company with genuine care for employee, great flexibility and benefits.

Responsibilities:

Manage the lifecycle planning of all physical assets from acquisition to disposal except ongoing maintenance.

Develop and implement strategic asset management plan (StAMP) and strategies and ensure proposed projects comply with all relevant regulations and standards.

Co-ordinate with other departments to assess asset use and condition, maintain accurate records of all assets for reporting.

Collaborate with Department of Defence for implementation and prioritisation of projects through the strategic asset management plan (StAMP) and work closely with product and program managers to ensure new capabilities are identified & captured in the StAMP.

Prepare and manage the multi-year asset management budget (StAMP).

About You:

Engineering degree is preferred but wide experience on project management with project management qualifications is also welcomed.

Previous experience with Asset Management and a good understanding of asset lifecycle management.

Any experience in chemical or manufacturing industry is highly preferred.

Demonstrated track record for internal and external stakeholder management with outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Good to Know

You’ll get an email acknowledgement after you’ve applied; Thales strives to provide a personalised experience for all suitable applicants.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. To learn more about clearances, please visit –

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, so your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

Before the offer, you’ll complete a pre-employment police and medical check.

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