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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

  • ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment

  • Fitness Passport Discount

  • 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

  • Sonder – Wellbeing & Support Partner

Our Team

From take-off to landing, Thales offers the most complete range of solutions to provide dynamic Air Traffic Services to support today's growing domestic and international travel requirements. Utilising this knowledge and experience Thales Australia will deliver a harmonised Civil/Military Air Traffic Management System (CMATS / OneSKY) in Australia to Airservices Australia and Defence. 

This will enable a new level of safety and efficiency, while also reducing delays for the travelling public and providing opportunities to improve environmental outcomes. OneSKY will transform Australia’s sky, and we are proud to be partners in its delivery.

The Role

Thales AMS is searching for junior to intermediate Software Engineers with exposure to Core Java coupled with either Java FX or Java Swing or Java Scripts AngularJS, ReactJS front end experience.

As a Software Engineer, you will be accountable for:

  • Designing and delivering software to meet requirements including design, reuse, development, integration and verification

  • Defining and tailoring the software engineering environment and the process, practices and tools applicable to the project

  • Ensuring that the designed solution is developed according to design, schedule, cost and quality expectations

  • Identifying risks, and proposing effective solutions; executing mitigation actions and reporting on outcomes and residual risks

This position is hybrid working 3 days in the office and 2 days from home based at our Melbourne CBD office.

Qualifications

Relevant bachelor’s or master’s Degree

Skills & Experience

  • Australian Citizen as there is a need to obtain clearance

  • 2-5 years in Core Java coupled with experience in either Java FX or Java Swing or Java scripts AngularJS, ReactJS.

  • Working within a highly regulated domain e.g. Transport/Banking/Healthcare/Aerospace etc

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.

Read more about our WORK180 endorsement.

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Job Details

Category
Software
Employment Type
Full time
Location
Melbourne
Posted
Jan 8, 2026, 07:00 PM
Listed
Jan 21, 2026, 05:47 AM
Last updated
Jan 21, 2026, 05:47 AM

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