Your new company

An exciting opportunity has come up to join a growing defence SME who specialise in developing ground-breaking technology for the commonwealth. They are seeking someone from a Technical / WHS background to join them in their venture, overseeing and managing technical personnel in the business.

Your new role

• Overseeing and managing technical personnel through the company
• Development and maintenance of WHS related easygenerator training modules related to Technical activities.
• Collaborating with Program Managers and Support Services Manager to efficiently allocate technical resources to meet project and operational needs.
• Identifying skill gaps and participating in the recruitment, onboarding, training and development of technical workforce members.
• Monitoring and evaluating the performance of technical staff to ensure tasks are completed on time, safely and to the required quality.
• Resolving technical issues and challenges that may arise during projects or daily operations
• Streamlining workflows and processes to continually improve productivity in manufacturing, assembly and test.
• Adapting to technology, staying informed with industry trends and emerging technologies, and integrating into their technical practices.
• Providing inputs into budgets for workshop and lab equipment, and technical software tools.
• Maintaining facilities, including offices, laboratories and workshops, in accordance with industry standards, under the direction of the Support Services Manager.
• Performing manufacturing and inspection activities in accordance with the requirements of the Business Management System.
• Reporting of WHS hazards and incidents related to technical activities
• May also be required to directly support project engineering teams with the assembly, test and installation of electronic, electrical and mechanical designs.

What you'll need to succeed

• Technical Diploma / Certification
• Cert III in WHS is highly desirable
• Experience in people management and leading teams
• Demonstrated experience within the maintenance of facilities
• Experience developing and/or reviewing JSAs and SWMS related to technical activities
• Previous experience performing manufacturing and inspection activities

What you'll get in return

This role is a permanent opportunity with lots of opportunity to learn and develop, working on exciting programs of work within aviation.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

E: Holly.Powell@hays.com.au

T: 0290496980