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:
Competitive remuneration + Super + Bonus + Free Medical Insurance
Work on a site with the million-dollar view
Study Assistance programs
Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS.
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
Senior Naval Architect Technical Officer
Join our Above Water Systems team as a Senior Naval Architect Technical Officer based at Garden Island. In this leadership role, you’ll guide a team of Naval Architects and Technical Writers embedded in the RMP-E program, provide specialist technical advice, and oversee the development and approval of maintenance work instructions and engineering investigations.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and supervise Naval Architects and Technical Writers across the RMP-E program
Allocate tasks, monitor progress, and ensure quality outcomes are delivered on time
Review and approve preventative/corrective maintenance work instructions
Provide technical advice on ship configuration, repairs, and maintenance activities
Assess and mark up design drawings when ship conditions differ from baseline specs
Support ECP incorporations and ensure compliance during installations
Your Skills and Experience:
Degree-qualified in Naval Architecture with 5+ years on Defence or maritime projects
Eligible for Chartered Membership (IEAust or RINA)
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities
Knowledge of ship structures/platform systems and relevant naval/class society rules
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Desirable: Work instruction development, Hull Inspector/Surveyor certification, team leadership
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.
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. To learn more about clearances please visit – http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/
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.
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Skills Required
- Degree-qualified in Naval Architecture with 5+ years on Defence or maritime projects
- Eligible for Chartered Membership (IEAust or RINA)
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain Defence security clearance; must be an Australian citizen
- Knowledge of ship structures, platform systems, and relevant naval/class society rules
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Work instruction development experience
- Hull Inspector/Surveyor certification
- Team leadership experience
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.
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