At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – driving this technology are our people.
It takes talented people to build and power the systems and solutions that communities depend on every day. So, we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view.
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
- Australia wide travel opportunities
- Annual salary review
- Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS as cheap as $16P/W
- Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)
- Modernised Paid Parental Leave
- Veterans Leave
- Novated Lease options
OUR TEAM
Our Explosive Ordnance Services team enables the Australian Defence Force through storage, distribution, maintenance and disposal of these systems, all across Australia. As a turnkey solution, we offer the opportunity to gain a holistic understanding of our business operations, creating huge opportunities for professional growth. Many of our team started in this role and are now in leadership.
YOUR ROLE
As our Security Compliance Coordinator, you will support the EO Services Security Manager in coordinating security activities and ensuring compliance with Defence and Thales security requirements.
Based at our Orchard Hills site, on the lands of the Dharug people, you will work closely with employees, contractors and stakeholders to promote security awareness, maintain accurate records and ensure security procedures are followed.
- Building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Maintaining mandatory security registers, records and documentation
- Coordinating government security clearance applications and records
- Managing confidential and personal information appropriately
- Delivering security awareness sessions to employees and contractors
- Maintaining the security library and associated records
- Managing access control databases and issuing security passes
- Monitoring security compliance metrics and assisting with audits
- Preparing reports and analysing security-related data
- Participating in security and emergency management meetings
YOUR EXPERIENCE
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive stakeholder relationships
- Well-developed computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office and data management systems
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to handle confidential information
- Flexibility to undertake occasional interstate travel
- Previous experience in the logistics or Defence industry (highly regarded)
- A current Baseline Defence Security Clearance or higher (highly desirable)
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY
After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We’ll then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process.
Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and depending on the role type, medical checks as well.
A Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. #LI-DZ1
Additional information with regards to clearances is available from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/.
In some cases, individuals who hold a current clearance from a foreign government may be eligible to have this clearance recognised by the Australian Government and be eligible for this role. The Australian Defence Trade Controls Act (DTCA) is applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.
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.
Skills Required
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive stakeholder relationships
- Well-developed computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office and data management systems
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
- Flexibility to undertake occasional interstate travel
- Previous logistics or Defence industry experience
- Current Baseline Defence Security Clearance or higher
- Australian citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain an appropriate Defence security clearance
Thales Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Thales and has not been reviewed or approved by Thales.
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans with employer contributions and matches, profit sharing, and share purchase opportunities are emphasized across multiple regions. These elements are positioned as competitive components of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO that increases with tenure, paid holidays, and paid military, maternity, and paternity leave are described. This breadth supports work–life balance across locations.
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Flexible Benefits — Hybrid work options, flexible schedules, and parental supports such as childcare benefits and leave for sick children are available in several markets. Flexibility is presented as a core part of the employee experience.
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What We Do
Thales is a global high technology leader investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – connectivity, big data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust, which is vital to the development of our societies. The company provides solutions, services and products that help its customers – businesses, organisations and states – in the defence, aeronautics, space, transportation and digital identity and security markets to fulfil their critical missions, by placing humans at the heart of the decision-making process.







