Lead Electronics Production Team (Defence)

Rheinmetall Defence Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Rheinmetall Defence Australia in Brisbane, QLD is seeking a Team Lead to independently perform complex production and service activities while providing technical leadership and coaching to technicians. The role involves managing daily work orders, ensuring deadlines and productivity targets are met, and supporting compliance with quality standards.

The Team Lead will rotate between day and afternoon shifts (5:30am–2:45pm and 2:15pm–11:00pm) and travel internationally or interstate when

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Electrotechnology (or equivalent, AQF Level 4)
• Certificate IV in Leadership & Management or equivalent
• Extensive experience in the electronics industry, preferably in production and service environments
• Strong technical understanding of electronic systems, assemblies, and testing procedures
• Proven ability to lead small teams and coach junior technicians effectively
• Experience with reporting, task delegation, and productivity tracking
• Ability to travel internationally and interstate, when required
• Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship required)

Responsibilities

• Perform electronic production and service tasks with a high level of autonomy and quality.
• Provide technical coaching, mentoring, and supervision to ES4 and below-level technicians.
• Monitor and report on the progress of assigned tasks, ensuring deadlines, standards, and productivity goals are met.
• Allocate and manage daily work orders, ensuring all job hours are correctly booked to achieve >90% productivity.
• Support and maintain compliance with product handling procedures and quality standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Electronic systems

Troubleshooting

Coaching

Productivity tracking

Education

Certificate IV in Electrotechnology

Certificate IV in Leadership & Management

Job description

Rheinmetall Defence Australia in Brisbane, QLD is seeking a Team Lead to independently perform complex production and service activities while providing technical leadership and coaching to technicians. The role involves managing daily work orders, ensuring deadlines and productivity targets are met, and supporting compliance with quality standards.

The Team Lead will rotate between day and afternoon shifts (5:30am–2:45pm and 2:15pm–11:00pm) and travel internationally or interstate when