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**
- Family Friendly Workplace Certified company with competitive remuneration and benefits.
- ThalesFlex - Hybrid work workplace.
- Fitness Passport Discount + Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance).
- Modernised Paid Parental Leave.
- Veterans Leave.
- Personal & professional training development opportunities.
**OUR TEAM**
As part of our VTS business, our PRV team is primarily focused on the design, manufacture, delivery and support of protected mobility vehicles on a global scale. We are very proud of everything we do in support of both the Bushmaster and Hawkei platforms as we all work together towards our purpose.
**YOUR ROLE**:
The **Repairable Item Manager** is dedicated to maintaining the serviceability and availability of specific repairable items, and ensure FF availability and positioned to satisfy customer's requirements. The Repairable Item Manager conducts scheduling with the Maintenance Planning Lead for repairable items servicing and repairs to maintain maximum repairable availability for the customer and avoid delays to commencement and delivery of any planned tasking by the customer.
Working at our Brisbane, Eagle Farm office, on Jagera and Turrbul Land, some of your responsibilities include:
- Providing efficient and timely advice on the availability and serviceability of the specific repairable items
- Issuing and receipting repairable to the Customer to meet their requirements
- Maintaining and reporting the rotable statistics in accordance with CoA Requirements
- Providing workload forecast reports to the Service Delivery Manager
- Providing designated KPI reports to the Commonwealth representative
- Finding and adapting coherent technical solutions to meet the set objectives and improve repair procedures and processes
- Proposing changes & monitoring developments to resolve incidents reported by customers
- Seeking improved times and standards through standardisation and alternative solutions
**On day one you will bring**:
- Experience within a similar role and envrinment.
- Broad exposure to ADF procedures and policies
- Good leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team of technical specialists
- A high level of interpersonal, organisational and communication skills
- Demonstrated experience in maintenance planning and scheduling
- Knowledge of OH&S; requirements within the workplace.
**Preferred experience**:
- Trade qualification Automotive Vehicle Mechanic, AQF Certificate 3, or equivalent experience
- Above average personnel management & leadership skills
- Understanding of Defence user community and associated operational environment, policies & procedures
- Demonstrated knowledge of MILIS & MMM record keeping
- Demonstrated knowledge of Defence repair and support processes and practices
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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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📌 Repairables Item Manager
🏢 Thales
📍 Brisbane