Team Lead - L4111

Rheinmetall Defence Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9‑day fortnight weekends

Exclusive employee discounts

Parental leave accrual

WORK180 Endorsed Employer

Job summary

Rheinmetall Defence Australia – Brisbane QLD is seeking a Team Lead L4111 to guide a team of mechanics, auto-electricians, production workers and trade assistants at MILVEHCOE in Redbank. You will allocate work, coach staff and ensure safety and efficiency on the shop floor.

The role requires leadership experience in a production environment, strong knowledge of assembly tooling and the ability to read technical drawings. Australian Government Security Clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team of mechanics, auto-electricians and production staff in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record in heavy vehicle or defence industry settings.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, work instructions and specifications.
• Knowledge of assembly tooling and workshop equipment standards.
• Eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of mechanics and fitters to deliver allocated work packages.
• Allocate work, monitor performance, coach and develop team members.
• Ensure a safe, compliant and efficient production environment.
• Collaborate with production manager and quality teams on continuous improvement.
• Drive manufacturing targets and adherence to project timelines.

Skills

Team lead experience

Heavy vehicle/defence industry

Interpret technical drawings

Assembly workshop knowledge

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Cert IV in Leadership and Management or Training and Assessing

Job description

Rheinmetall Defence Australia – Brisbane QLD

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 environment. 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:

• 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;
• 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

#LI-DM1

Applications will close on 31st of October 2026