Field Service Mechanic (Heavy Diesel)

Rheinmetall Defence Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

9-day fortnight

Employee discounts

Parental leave

Job summary

Rheinmetall Defence Australia in Melbourne seeks a Field Service Mechanic to maintain and repair Boxer vehicle fleet, delivering high-quality service in both workshop and field environments. You will travel nationwide to support the Commonwealth and work alongside the ADF.

The role requires flexibility, ability to work with minimal supervision, and eligibility for Australian Government security clearance. Benefits include uniforms and training, 9-day fortnight, staff discounts, and generous

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Heavy Diesel Mechanic or equivalent.
• Experience maintaining a fleet of trucks servicing and repairing diesel engine and heavy trucks/equipment and all sub-system components.
• Willingness to travel interstate and internationally for extended periods.
• Ability to work with minimal guidance and supervision.
• Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Travel around Australia to provide expert technical services and support in both workshop and field environments.
• Maintain and repair Boxer vehicles to ensure operational readiness.
• Collaborate with ADF personnel and engage at military bases, firing ranges and vehicle testing sites.

Skills

Travel willingness

Ability to work with minimal guidance

Education

Certificate III in Heavy Diesel Mechanic

Job description

Rheinmetall Defence Australia – Melbourne VIC

The Field Service Mechanic are a tight-knit team of highly skilled professionals based at Australian Automotive Research Centre (AARC) and Puckapunyal. Working side-by-side with the CoA in field, they deliver critical support – from routine maintenance to major repairs – keeping the Boxer vehicle mission ready at all times.

About the Role

Our Field Service Mechanic works up and closely with our emerging technologies as they ensure high-quality maintenance for our vehicles that we deliver to the Commonwealth. You will travel around Australia to provide expert technical services and support in both workshop and field environments which can include; military bases, firing ranges and vehicle testing sites. This is all to ensure operational readiness, while working alongside the ADF.

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:

• Certificate III in Heavy Diesel Mechanic or equivalent;
• Experience maintaining a fleet of trucks servicing and repairing diesel engine and heavy trucks/equipment and all sub-system components;
• Willingness to travel interstate and internationally for extended periods;
• Ability to work with minimal guidance and supervision; 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;
• Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 500 retailers to support cost of living;
• Market leading 26 weeks parental leave and loyalty leave accrual for every year of service.

CONTACT INFORMATION

RDA Talent Acquisition Team

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Applications will close on 11th of November 2026.