Project Manager - Support Services (Weapons & Ammunition)

Rheinmetall Defence Australia; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Employee discounts

Parental leave

Work180 Endorsed

Job summary

Rheinmetall Defence Australia in Brisbane, QLD, is seeking a Project Manager - Support Services (Weapons & Ammunitions) to lead schedules, resources and budgets across the Weapons and Ammunitions program. You will report to the Program Director and collaborate across the business to deliver through-life sustainment and integration of complex protection systems.

The ideal candidate has an ILS or product lifecycle sustainment background, experience with ASDEFCON contracts, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Project Management or ILS.
• Background in Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) or sustainment services.
• Excellent demonstrated Project and Financial management;

Responsibilities

• Manage project schedules, resources and budgets.
• Track performance and report progress for the program.
• Identify and manage risks and communicate with stakeholders.
• Collaborate across multiple areas of the business to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Project management

Financial management

ASDEFCON experience

Risk management

Education

Project Management

Integrated Logistics Support (ILS)

Job description

Project Manager - Support Services (Weapons & Ammunition)

Rheinmetall Defence Australia - Brisbane QLD

Join a small, high-impact team within Rheinmetall Defence's Weapon and Ammunitions business unit, delivering critical Protections Systems projects including MASS, and Sea Mines sustainment.

Working closely with the Program Director - Weapons, Ammunition and Protection, you'll be part of a collaborative team responsible for taking projects through manufacturing, integration, delivery and the through life sustainment of those products. This is an opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced environment where resilience, energy and a hands-on approach are highly valued.

About the Role

Due to growth within the program, we have a new role as Project Manager - Support Services (Weapons and Ammunitions). You'll manage project schedules, resources and budgets while tracking performance, reporting progress and proactively identifying and managing risks. This is a varied role that will see you work across multiple areas of the business, ensuring projects remain on track and are delivered successfully.

We're looking for someone with a background in Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) or product lifecycle sustainment who is ready to manage new projects moving from acquisition/delivery to sustainment.

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:

• Tertiary qualification Project Management, ILS or any other in a relevant equivalent
• Background in Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) or other Support Service areas.
• Excellent demonstrated Project and Financial management;
• Experience in working under an ASDEFCON contract
• 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;
• 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 will close on 1st of November 2026