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The Maritime, Under Water Systems (UWS) team in Western Australia comprises a number of Customer Support Services based contracts and activities. These include Collins Class Submarine In Service Support (ISS) Contract for the Thales Sonar Suite (Scylla), MU90 Light Weight Torpedo In Service Support Contract, and support to Thales Sonar equipment installed on the ANZAC Class Frigates.
Based in Rockingham, Western Australia, the Technical Planning Manager is responsible for leading the development, integration, and control of complex Submarine maintenance schedules aligned to program strategy, contractual obligations, and delivery milestones. This role further strengthens local capability by managing emergent corrective maintenance activities, technical readiness and strong stakeholder relationships.
BENEFITS @ THALES
Competitive remuneration + Bonus + Health insurance
Free medical health insurance for you and your family
ThalesFlex – flexibility working is our everyday
Fitness Passport Discount
Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech)
Modernised Paid Parental Leave
Novated Lease options
Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work
KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As the Technical Planning Manager, you are accountable for:
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Driving process improvements to enhance safety, efficiency, and reliability across technical operations.
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Ownership and optimisation of Primavera P6 schedules, ensuring compliance with governance frameworks and reporting standards.
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Providing early warning and strategic insight to programme leadership, supporting mitigation and recovery planning
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Managing budgets, forecasting, and commercial performance.
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Work with engineering and technicians to prioritise tasks, resolve issues, and ensure maintenance activities align with program requirements.
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Coordinate with the IPT team and monitor configuration change process compliance.
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Build and maintain effective working relationships with local customer representatives to support responsive issue resolution and transparent communication.
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Identify, implement and coordinate technical training strategies aligned with contracted delivery requirements.
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Maintain Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and site training matrices.
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Oversee competency management processes.
KEY KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
To be successful in your role, you will have demonstrated and/or acquired the following knowledge and experience:
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Cert IV Engineering (Maintenance) or
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Relevant technical/tertiary qualifications or equivalent work experience.
- A minimum 8 years’ proven experience in technical maintenance management/planning or similar roles preferably within a Defence, Manufacturing or related industry.
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Highly organised, solution-focused thinker who performs well under pressure and thrives in dynamic environments.
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Proven experience managing budgets, forecasting and performance monitoring.
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Strong experience in a field service, maintenance or technical service environment.
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Experience working with CMMS platforms such as – SIMS, SAP or similar is desirable
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Experience working in the Defence Maritime Sector is desirable
GOOD TO KNOW
Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and (role dependent) medical checks. Applicants must be Australian citizens and be eligible to obtain NV1 security clearance.
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. The U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.
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.
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