AU02631

31-Aug-2026

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

About the Team

Reporting to the Team Lead - Paint, you will be key member of the paint team. The paint team forms part of the greater production team which includes the Weld Shop, Prototype Shop, Assembly Teams and Armour Shop.

About the Role

Rheinmetall Defence Australia will be recruiting multiple qualified industrial painters throughout 2026 and beyond, with specific focus on our afternoon shift, as we ramp up our production capabilities. As a vehicle painter at Rheinmetall Defence Australia, you will work as part of a team to prepare, paint and finish military vehicles and military components.

The paint team is looking for experienced professionals to work on either the day shift (5:30am - 2:30pm) or the afternoon shift (2:30pm-11pm). All new employees will start on the day shift for induction, training and compliance. Once training is complete, they’ll transition to the afternoon shift roster if desired.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

What are we looking for?

Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company’s values of Safety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT). This creates a workplace setting where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.

The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes:

- Certificate III in Surface Preparation and Coating Application or Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology;
- Experience in a Vehicle, Defence,



or other Heavy industry painting role;
- Working knowledge of paint technologies and standards relating to Vehicle painting;
- Ability to work the afternoon shift (3pm - 11pm);
- Heavy Vehicle driving and operating licenses (desirable);
- High Risk Work licences including crane operation, forklift, elevated work platforms (desirable); and
- Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship required).

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

- Uniforms, tools and training provided;
- Long weekends every second week with a 9 day fortnight;
- 20% afternoon shift loading;
- Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 500 retailers to support cost of living;
- Market leading parental leave and loyalty leave accrual for every year of service;
- We are proud to be an Endorsed Employer for All Women with WORK180.

CONTACT INFORMATION

RDA Talent Acquisition Team

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Applications close: 30th of August 2026

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This role requires a Defence clearance, only Australian Citizens are eligible.

This role is subject to ITAR (International Traffic Arms Regulations), your nationality may affect eligibility.

Further information regarding clearances found at

Diverse perspectives drive value – for clients, people, and communities. Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply.

If you would like to express your interest in this role, please speak to your Line/Direct manager before applying.

📌 Spray Painter - Multiple Shifts (Australia)
🏢 Rheinmetall
📍 Australia