This role will be based at the Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence – MILVEHCOE, Redbank. This will be a fantastic opportunity to work within a fast paced, collaborative team of professionals, where you will lead a team of mechanics and fitters.
About the Role
Reporting to the Production Manager – L4111 – The Team Lead L4111 will lead a team of mechanics, auto-electricians, production workers and trade assistants to achieve the delivery of allocated work packages in accordance to the Business targets. This role will provide day-to-day leadership by allocating work, monitoring performance, coaching and developing team members and ensuring a safe work workplace. Working closely with the Production Manager, quality and other teams along the production floor you will help drive continuous improvement initiatives to achieve operational targets.
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 environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.
The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes:
- A relevant trade qualification (Mechanical, Electrical,
Mechatronics);
- Cert IV in Leadership and Management or Training and Assessing;
- Proven experience in a Vehicle, Defence, or other heavy vehicle industry role;
- Proven experience in a Team Lead position in a production environment;
- Detailed knowledge of Assembly technologies and standards relating to assembly tooling and workshop equipment;
- Demonstrated ability to interpret, technical drawings, work instructions and specifications;
- Experience in setting up and maintaining an Assembly Workshop in accordance with detailed technical standards and industry best practices; and
- Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship required).
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- Long weekends every second week with a 9-day fortnight;
- Individualised Flexible Working Arrangements;
- Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 700 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
***************@rheinmetall.com.au
#LI-DM1
Applications will close on 31st of October 2026
📌 Team Lead (Brisbane)
🏢 Rheinmetall Defence Australia
📍 Brisbane
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