Head of Engineering Delivery

at  Thales

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 Munitions teams in Benalla and Mulwala produce propellants, explosives and munitions for defence and commercial uses. With ongoing investment into research and development, we produce a range of explosive ordnance systems for the Australian Defence Force and its allies. And being at the forefront of a rapidly evolving industry gives our teams constant opportunities to build on their technical expertise.

Working at our sites in Benalla and Mulwala - Pangerang and Yorta Yorta land, your role purpose is to -

• Manage the engineering delivery discipline encompassing all Australian Munitions Product Lines, which include Munitions, Energetics, and Chemicals, as well as guided and high speed weapon activities
• Achieve the delivery of complex projects within a regulated quality and safety management framework
• Provide technical leadership and know-how across the explosive ordnance engineering lifecycle, spanning design, development, production, handling, test and evaluation
• Accomplish Technical qualification/certification activities to efficiently manage all engineering activities relating to bids, projects, and products
• People lead the Delivery Leads, including Engineering Delivery Managers and Work Package Managers, ensuring team development through skills management, coaching, career development, and mindset cultivation

On day one in this role, we’ll expect you to bring the following skills, experience and behaviours:

• Must have significant Explosive Ordnance engineering lifecycle knowledge and experience
• Experience influencing and engaging with a broad range of stakeholders to achieve outcomes whilst develop strong working relationships
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Flexibility in work schedule/hours/work location
• Bachelor of Engineering Degree and / or equivalent, and / or demonstrated engineering competencies required to attain CPEng

GOOD TO KNOW

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. To learn more about clearances please visit – http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/
Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and (role dependent) medical checks.

Working at our sites in Benalla and Mulwala - Pangerang and Yorta Yorta land, your role purpose is to -

• Manage the engineering delivery discipline encompassing all Australian Munitions Product Lines, which include Munitions, Energetics, and Chemicals, as well as guided and high speed weapon activities
• Achieve the delivery of complex projects within a regulated quality and safety management framework
• Provide technical leadership and know-how across the explosive ordnance engineering lifecycle, spanning design, development, production, handling, test and evaluation
• Accomplish Technical qualification/certification activities to efficiently manage all engineering activities relating to bids, projects, and products
• People lead the Delivery Leads, including Engineering Delivery Managers and Work Package Managers, ensuring team development through skills management, coaching, career development, and mindset cultivatio

On day one in this role, we’ll expect you to bring the following skills, experience and behaviours:

• Must have significant Explosive Ordnance engineering lifecycle knowledge and experience
• Experience influencing and engaging with a broad range of stakeholders to achieve outcomes whilst develop strong working relationships
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Flexibility in work schedule/hours/work location
• Bachelor of Engineering Degree and / or equivalent, and / or demonstrated engineering competencies required to attain CPEn