Maintenance Coordinator Mechanical Structural
@ Thales

Elizabeth Bay, New South Wales, Australia
A$120,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 13 hours ago

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Overview

At Thales, technology empowers a more secure, sustainable, and inclusive world through human intelligence. The role of Maintenance Coordinator Mechanical Structural is essential for driving progress in major Naval and Commercial projects, ensuring safety, cost-effectiveness, schedule adherence, and quality.

Role Details

Join the Above Water Systems team at the Garden Island Defence Precinct where you will manage work packages, ensure compliance with safety and environmental policies, coordinate with trade supervisors and subcontractors, and handle project progress reporting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain high safety standards and enforce environmental policies.
  • Monitor workplace safety and implement corrective measures.
  • Oversee project execution and manage client relationships.
  • Coordinate trade supervisors and subcontractors to meet deadlines.
  • Track project progress, address risks, and report to managers.
  • Analyse labour hours and material costs to achieve financial targets.
  • Ensure adherence to quality and technical standards.
  • Participate in meetings to resolve project challenges.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should have qualifications in Engineering, Project Management, or relevant trade experience. Strong safety leadership in complex industrial environments is required, with previous superintendent experience considered an advantage. Experience in costing, technical proposals, and financial processes is also important. Background experience in shipbuilding, ship repair, heavy engineering, or civil engineering is beneficial.

Additional Information

Applicants will receive personalized updates after applying. Pre-employment police checks and a Defence security clearance are required. Australian citizenship is mandatory for clearance eligibility. Thales is committed to fostering diversity and equitable employment, as evidenced by their WORK180 endorsement and industry partnerships.

Key skills/competency

  • Safety
  • Project Management
  • Engineering
  • Costing
  • Compliance
  • Coordination
  • Subcontractor Management
  • Shipbuilding
  • Maintenance
  • Reporting

How to Get Hired at Thales

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Thales culture: Understand mission, values, and employee insights.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight relevant engineering and maintenance experience.
  • Showcase safety expertise: Demonstrate industrial and project safety skills.
  • Prepare real examples: Detail project management and cost-control successes.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review industrial maintenance systems.
Study project management software basics.
Understand cost analysis techniques.
Brush up on technical standards compliance.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging safety issue resolved.
Explain past coordination with diverse teams.
Detail a project risk management experience.
Discuss handling conflicting priorities.

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