We’re inventing the future, right here, right now, at Thales. We design the critical security solutions of tomorrow by combining the curiosity to explore, the intelligence to question and the vision to create. Together we solve complicated problems by combining our experience in the market with our leading research and development capabilities.

We’re transforming our Talent Acquisition function and we are seeking an experienced Early Careers Manager to join our team. The position has responsibility for re-defining our Early Careers strategy (Interns/Graduate/Apprentices/Trainees) and developing a structured pipeline of talent into Thales Australia. This would include strengthening relationships with target universities for critical job roles, developing new relationships with partner organisations to supply talent and analysing the performance of talent pipelines to continue to evolve our sourcing and attraction strategies. This role will be responsible for partnering closely with Talent and Learning team, Diversity & Inclusion leadership council and various stakeholders across our business. This is a highly impactful builder role where collaboration, teamwork, and innovation will be key to success. You will work and influence internal and external stakeholders, manage cross functional programs, and be able to help prioritise amidst ambitious goals and timelines.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage, lead, recruit and develop Early Career Programs across multiple locations
• Partner with the Organisation Capability & Learning Team on the planning and delivery of Early career development programs
• Act as a POC for managers handling all enquiries on Early Career matters and resolving complex issues
• Accountable for bringing external insights and market knowledge to internal stakeholders
• Accountable for TA processes and procedures followed ensuring consistency
• Shape and drive the D&I strategy and ensure diversity is considered appropriately in all hiring
• Set and deliver on KPIs and ensure working patterns are in line with functional objectives and success measures, monitor and enhance team performance utilising data and insight
• Review and implement appropriate assessment and selection tools for recruitment
• Drive continuous improvement in the quality, speed and cost of hiring as part of wider metrics

About you?
You will bring passion and enthusiasm for helping early career talent find their career with Thales Australia. Extensive experience in Campus and Early Careers Talent Acquisition coupled with broad HR knowledge will help your success. You are a team player who has a can do attitude that turns ideas into tangible results!

• Experience with Workday would be an advantage
• Developed strategies to achieve goals and operationalised ideas
• Knowledge of Engineering and technology is highly desirable
• Demonstrated Project and change management experience
• Experience with talent management and working with/developing early-in-career professionals
• Strong drive to meet and exceed goals
• Must be energetic and have the ability to maintain a sense of humour when faced with changes and challenges
• Team player mentality with a willingness to jump in and help where needed
• The ability to operate effectively in an ambiguous environment and embrace changes as they arise

What you’ll get

• Health Insurance
• Performance bonus
• ThalesFlex-ibility!
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career advancement opportunities
• Employee discounts
• All the equipment you’ll need to be successful
• Great colleagues and culture

Thales is committed to promoting and maintaining a workplace culture of shared respect that enables all of us to feel valued, do our best, and remain truly passionate about the place that we work. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Wellbeing matters at Thales, and where possible we encourage flexible working.