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.

THE ROLE

This role is crucial to the success of the Thales organisation, building our leadership pipeline and hiring the talent we need for tomorrow. Working from our Melbourne Office in the World Trade Centre on Wurundjeri land, your role will cover the below:

Proactive sourcing and networking - you'll identify and cultivate exceptional leadership talent across the breadth of Thales Australia's business functions.

Project Resourcing - support Operations and Program Directors with project resourcing guidance and establishing phased hiring plans.

Leverage Tools to Execute - CRM utilisation is key managing talent segments, diversity initiatives and candidate nurture.

Stakeholder Alignment - you will bring the right people together to ensure common understanding from day one of any talent search or project.

Leadership - you will be looked to for guidance, advance and support from your peers in TA and beyond.

YOUR PROFILE
A senior Talent Acquisition professional, ideally with experience in executive hiring, you'll join us with the influencing skills and commercial savvy required to navigate the complexities of this role. Ideally you are adept at:

Candidate Management - you deliver exceptional candidate experience, because you care and seek understand them beyond a profile or CV.

Tools and systems - you navigate them well or at least have the curiosity to ask the right questions, explore and pick them up quickly.

Data Analysis - you can understand, analyse and interpret data well, you notice when things are incorrect and you can tell a story using data.

Stakeholder management - you are at ease across multiple level of stakeholder, seek to understand their drivers and build trust and connection quickly.

Problem Solving and Judgement - you can unpack a problem quickly and identify a solution applying logic to come to an appropriate path forward.

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.

SECURITY CLEARANCE

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.

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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