Shift Supervisor
Thales
Shift Supervisor
Job Description
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
Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS from $15 P/W
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
Sonder – Wellbeing & Support Partner
OUR TEAM
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 some of the world’s most high-performing guided weapons and explosive ordnance systems. And being at the forefront of a rapidly evolving industry gives our teams constant opportunities to build on their technical expertise.
YOUR ROLE
The Propellant Manufacture Level 4 supervisor role is required to:
- Supervise and manage a small production team, including attendance and performance.
- Oversee contractors and ensure compliance with site standards.
- Work on a rotating 24/7 shift roster (5–7 days).
- Maintain a clean, safe workplace and lead by example in safe work practices.
- Investigate incidents, report findings, and implement corrective actions promptly.
- Ensure accurate documentation, adherence to operating instructions, and support Return to Work plans.
- Coordinate training and workforce availability to meet production goals.
YOUR EXPERIENCE
- Certificate 4 in Frontline Management; or Workplace Leadership; or; Operative Certificate in Chemical Plant Skills; or equivalent
- Experience in production planning and coordinating resources.
- Experience in computer controlled continuous or semi-continuous chemical processes.
- Good understanding of HSE and quality requirements.
- Experience in plant trouble shooting, including recommendations and implementation of solutions.
- Knowledge of, and experience in, propellant manufacturing or related processes
AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE ROLES & SECURITY
A Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate 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.
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
Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police checks.
We are proud be to endorsed as a Work180 Employer, read more about our WORK180 endorsement.
We are recognised as a Family Friendly Workplace.
#LI-GG1
#LI-Onsite
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.
Locations
- Mulwala, New South Wales, New South Wales 2647
Salary
90,000 - 120,000 AUD / yearly
Source: ai estimated
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Team supervision and managementintermediate
- Performance monitoringintermediate
- Contractor oversightintermediate
- Compliance with site standardsintermediate
- Safe work practices leadershipintermediate
- Incident investigation and reportingintermediate
- Corrective action implementationintermediate
- Documentation accuracyintermediate
- Training coordinationintermediate
- Workforce planningintermediate
- Production planningintermediate
- Resource coordinationintermediate
- HSE knowledgeintermediate
- Quality requirements understandingintermediate
- Plant troubleshootingintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Certificate 4 in Frontline Management, or Workplace Leadership, or Operative Certificate in Chemical Plant Skills, or equivalent (experience)
- Experience in production planning and coordinating resources (experience)
- Experience in computer controlled continuous or semi-continuous chemical processes (experience)
- Good understanding of HSE and quality requirements (experience)
- Experience in plant trouble shooting, including recommendations and implementation of solutions (experience)
- Knowledge of, and experience in, propellant manufacturing or related processes (experience)
- Australian citizen eligible for Defence security clearance (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Current Defence security clearance (experience)
- Experience in munitions or explosives production (experience)
Responsibilities
- Supervise and manage a small production team, including attendance and performance
- Oversee contractors and ensure compliance with site standards
- Work on a rotating 24/7 shift roster (5–7 days)
- Maintain a clean, safe workplace and lead by example in safe work practices
- Investigate incidents, report findings, and implement corrective actions promptly
- Ensure accurate documentation, adherence to operating instructions, and support Return to Work plans
- Coordinate training and workforce availability to meet production goals
Benefits
- general: Competitive remuneration + Super
- general: Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS from $15 P/W
- general: Employee discounts with affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)
- general: Modernised Paid Parental Leave
- general: Veterans Leave
- general: Novated Lease options
- general: Family support through partnership with Parents at Work
- general: Personal & professional training development opportunities
- general: Sonder – Wellbeing & Support Partner
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Shift Supervisor
Thales
Shift Supervisor
Job Description
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
Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS from $15 P/W
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
Sonder – Wellbeing & Support Partner
OUR TEAM
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 some of the world’s most high-performing guided weapons and explosive ordnance systems. And being at the forefront of a rapidly evolving industry gives our teams constant opportunities to build on their technical expertise.
YOUR ROLE
The Propellant Manufacture Level 4 supervisor role is required to:
- Supervise and manage a small production team, including attendance and performance.
- Oversee contractors and ensure compliance with site standards.
- Work on a rotating 24/7 shift roster (5–7 days).
- Maintain a clean, safe workplace and lead by example in safe work practices.
- Investigate incidents, report findings, and implement corrective actions promptly.
- Ensure accurate documentation, adherence to operating instructions, and support Return to Work plans.
- Coordinate training and workforce availability to meet production goals.
YOUR EXPERIENCE
- Certificate 4 in Frontline Management; or Workplace Leadership; or; Operative Certificate in Chemical Plant Skills; or equivalent
- Experience in production planning and coordinating resources.
- Experience in computer controlled continuous or semi-continuous chemical processes.
- Good understanding of HSE and quality requirements.
- Experience in plant trouble shooting, including recommendations and implementation of solutions.
- Knowledge of, and experience in, propellant manufacturing or related processes
AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE ROLES & SECURITY
A Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate 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.
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
Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police checks.
We are proud be to endorsed as a Work180 Employer, read more about our WORK180 endorsement.
We are recognised as a Family Friendly Workplace.
#LI-GG1
#LI-Onsite
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.
Locations
- Mulwala, New South Wales, New South Wales 2647
Salary
90,000 - 120,000 AUD / yearly
Source: ai estimated
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Team supervision and managementintermediate
- Performance monitoringintermediate
- Contractor oversightintermediate
- Compliance with site standardsintermediate
- Safe work practices leadershipintermediate
- Incident investigation and reportingintermediate
- Corrective action implementationintermediate
- Documentation accuracyintermediate
- Training coordinationintermediate
- Workforce planningintermediate
- Production planningintermediate
- Resource coordinationintermediate
- HSE knowledgeintermediate
- Quality requirements understandingintermediate
- Plant troubleshootingintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Certificate 4 in Frontline Management, or Workplace Leadership, or Operative Certificate in Chemical Plant Skills, or equivalent (experience)
- Experience in production planning and coordinating resources (experience)
- Experience in computer controlled continuous or semi-continuous chemical processes (experience)
- Good understanding of HSE and quality requirements (experience)
- Experience in plant trouble shooting, including recommendations and implementation of solutions (experience)
- Knowledge of, and experience in, propellant manufacturing or related processes (experience)
- Australian citizen eligible for Defence security clearance (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Current Defence security clearance (experience)
- Experience in munitions or explosives production (experience)
Responsibilities
- Supervise and manage a small production team, including attendance and performance
- Oversee contractors and ensure compliance with site standards
- Work on a rotating 24/7 shift roster (5–7 days)
- Maintain a clean, safe workplace and lead by example in safe work practices
- Investigate incidents, report findings, and implement corrective actions promptly
- Ensure accurate documentation, adherence to operating instructions, and support Return to Work plans
- Coordinate training and workforce availability to meet production goals
Benefits
- general: Competitive remuneration + Super
- general: Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS from $15 P/W
- general: Employee discounts with affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)
- general: Modernised Paid Parental Leave
- general: Veterans Leave
- general: Novated Lease options
- general: Family support through partnership with Parents at Work
- general: Personal & professional training development opportunities
- general: Sonder – Wellbeing & Support Partner
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