Production Team Lead - Electronics

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 – Brisbane QLD

Located in Redbank in Ipswich, your new team will consist of Trade Assistants, Junior Technicians, Technicians, Senior Technicians and other Team Leads all working together as a part of the global integration Electronics Solution team, focusing on the production of electrical components related to the LAND 400 Phase 2 program.

About the Role

The Team Lead is a highly capable and experienced technician responsible for independently performing complex production and service activities, while also providing technical leadership, coaching, and daily operational support to Senior and below-level technicians. Beyond hands-on work, the Team Lead plays a critical role in driving team performance, ensuring consistent quality, and meeting productivity targets.

The Team Lead will also work on a rotating roster between day shift (5:30am - 2:45pm) and afternoon shift (2:15pm - 11:00pm).

As a Team Lead, you can anticipate some of your day‑to‑day tasks to include:

• 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.

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 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; and
• Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship required).

CONTACT INFORMATION

RDA Talent Acquisition Team

Applications will close on 27 November 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

https://www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances

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