(152 reviews)

Company Profile

Company overview

Website

Thales

Industry

Defence, Aerospace & Marine

Specialities

Technology, Aerospace, Defence, Security, Space

Company size

1,001-5,000

Primary location

Sydney, NSW

At Thales, we work together to build a future we can all trust by developing market-leading technology that is sustainable and resilient; creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Our mission statement

The people we all rely on to make life better and to keep us safer – they rely on Thales Australia. Combining a unique diversity of expertise, talents and cultures, our architects design and deliver extraordinary high technology solutions. Solutions that make tomorrow possible, today. At a time when progress offers huge opportunities – and faces serious challenges, our customers trust that we have the skills, and experience to turn leading-edge technologies into systems and solutions that are both imaginative and resilient, human-centred and sustainable.

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Reviews overview

3.0152 ratings in total

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4

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3

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77%

Rate salary as high or average

52%

Employees recommend this employer to friends

What’s it like working at Thales?

AI summary of recent reviews

Employees appreciate their colleagues and workmates at Thales, noting strong friendships and connections. The work/life balance is excellent with flexibility to work from home, and many find the work interesting and rewarding, particularly in defence projects. Training opportunities are available, and the location, especially in Perth, is well-regarded.

However, there are some potential challenges, including concerns about management and leadership skills, salary stagnation for white-collar workers, and limited career progression opportunities. Some employees have experienced challenges with workplace culture and departmental silos, whilst workload and bureaucracy can be demanding. Additionally, technology and equipment may require updating in some areas.

Recent reviews

1.0

Maintenenance Manager Collins Subs

Nov 2026

Rockingham WA 616815 to 16 years in the role, former employee

Terrible, full of Toxic people upstairs.

The good thingsSome good people, but not not management.

The challengesStay away , avoid like the plague.

4.0

Business Support Role

Jun 2026

Rockingham WA 61684 to 5 years in the role, current employee

I continue to have a great experience working at Thales Australia, Rockingham WA is a great place.

The good thingsGreat work life balance, interesting and rewarding work in support of the Royal Australian Navy.

The challengesIn my experience I haven't had any challenges working at Thales, I feel supported in my role and I'm surrounded by really great people.

3.0

Maintenance Planner

Mar 2026

Potts Point NSW 20112 to 3 years in the role, former employee

First couple of years were good here, but slowly started going downhill.

The good thingsSome great people to work with.

The challenges- Upper management do everything they can to better themselves and like to say they provide tools for you to do your job and that we are all treated like part of a team, but this isn't the case. - People who have only been with Thales a few months are ripping people apart for not doing jobs that isn't part of their job description. - Continuously changing responsibilities and processes. - HR do not follow employment contracts that they had written up. - Toxic and woke culture

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