Technical Trainer - Production & Assembly

Rheinmetall Defence Australia; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

9 day fortnight

Employee discounts

Parental leave

Loyalty leave accrual

WORK180 endorsement

Job summary

Rheinmetall Defence Australia – Brisbane QLD is seeking an experienced Technical Trainer to design, develop and deliver training for the Production workforce on the shop floor. You will create lesson plans, training materials and qualification pathways to support production needs and competency standards.

You will perform training needs analysis across the production environment, identify gaps and ensure training aligns with training packages.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified fitter or automotive mechanic or equivalent
• Experience training, mentoring, or coaching trades or operators
• TAE40122 (Cert IV TAE) or willingness to obtain
• Strong communication skills and safety-first mindset
• Eligibility to obtain Australian Government Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship required)

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver training for the Production workforce on the shop floor
• Create lesson plans and training materials and qualification pathways
• Perform training needs analysis across the production environment and address gaps
• Ensure training aligns with relevant training packages and competency standards
• Develop training resources and conduct training sessions in support of the broader training team and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Trade qualification

Training experience

TAE40122

Communication skills

Security clearance eligibility

Education

TAE40122 Cert IV TAE

Job description

Technical Trainer - Production & Assembly

Rheinmetall Defence Australia – Brisbane QLD

We are seeking an experienced Technical Trainer to support capability development within our manufacturing operations. This role is ideal for a mechanically qualified professional who enjoys sharing knowledge, developing people and improving technical and safety standards on the shop floor.

About the Role

The Technical Trainer is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering training for the Production workforce. In this role, you will create lesson plans, training materials, and qualification pathways that support production requirements. You will perform training needs analysis across the production environment and identify training gaps to be addressed. You will ensure all training aligns with relevant training packages and meets competency standards.

This position also involves developing training resources and conducting training sessions in support of the broader training team with day‑to‑day training activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

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:

• Trade qualified fitter or automotive mechanic or similar;
• Experience training, mentoring, or coaching trades or operators;
• TAE40122 (Cert IV TAE) or willingness to obtain;
• Strong communication skills and safety‑first mindset; 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 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-DNI

Applications will close on 17 October 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.

If you would like to express your interest in this role, please speak to your Line/Direct manager before applying.