Field Service Team Lead

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:

• Industry aligned and competitive remuneration

• Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS

• Employee discounts with several 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

Your Role: Field Service Team Lead

An exciting opportunity is now available for an experienced Field Service Team Lead to join the Scylla Maintenance Team, working on the Collins Class Submarines. In this role, you’ll oversees all maintenance, repair, and operational activities across dedicated customer sites and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) platforms. This critical role ensures that high-value equipment in both submarine and land-based environments operates smoothly and reliably.

Additionally, you will support the Ship Repair Services domain, delivering technical expertise and maintenance for electronics and weapons systems across Western Australia (WA).

This is a permanent opportunity based out of Rockingham, WA.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead maintenance and repair activities on Collins Class Submarines.

• Deliver all engineering tasks safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

• Enforce strict RAN military protocols and workplace safety mandates.

• Act as the primary escalation point for field issues.

• Review technical documentation to optimize future maintenance planning.

• Mentor the team through hands-on, on-the-job training.

• Report operational status, emerging risks, and defects to management.

• Foster a collaborative, professional, and high-performing team culture.

• Execute delegated management tasks, resource allocation, and customer meetings.

• Support inventory logistics and drive LEAN continuous improvement initiatives.

Your Skills:

• An Electronic/Electrical Engineering Diploma or An electrical trade with relevant experience

• Australian citizenship

• NV1 and ITAR clearance

• Supervision/Leadership experience of maintenance activities in local and remote locations.

• 4 + years’ experience in fault diagnosis, repair and maintenance of complex equipment and systems

• A proven track record in quality assurance

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 checks.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. To learn more about clearances please visit – http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/

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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