Commercial, Finance and Supply Chain Graduate Program (Jan 2025)

Rheinmetall

Rheinmetall Defence Australia (RDA) is a subsidiary of Rheinmetall Group, headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany. Our company has a rich history that spans more than 130 years and is recognised as a global leader in security and mobility technology.

Rheinmetall Defence Australia is experiencing an exciting period of growth, delivering products and solutions for the Commonwealth of Australia as it modernises its defence capability. We are proud to have ranked in the GradAustralia Top 100 Employers of 2022,  and scored best in the Defence Industry in the categories of Culture (4.8 out of 5) and Work–Life Balance (4.9 out of 5) as ranked by our graduates.

Our Graduate Program

Our graduate program provides a platform to launch your career in the defence industry, providing a strong technical foundation through mentoring, technical rotations and development programs while offering opportunities to work on innovative projects and future technologies. 

All graduates are offered permanent positions with intakes in January and July (however we are able to accommodate other start dates). 

Our week-long Induction Program provides an in-depth introduction to our business and projects.

Rotations give graduates exposure to a variety of teams, projects and locations providing them an understanding of the potential career pathways available.

Mentoring and support is provided to all graduates, with peer mentors who help them settle in and technical mentors who guide their development and provide career direction.   

Development is a focus at all stages of our employee’s careers but particularly early on from a technical, safety and professional standpoint. 

Location

This role will be based at our Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) facility in Redbank or our Ann St office in Fortitude Valley with opportunity to work flexibly from home. We also have opportunities available in our Melbourne and Adelaide offices. 

Find Your Why at Rheinmetall

Our values of Safety, Partnership, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT) supports our team members to create a workplace environment where our employees value each other, live up to their promises, communicate openly and work safely every day. 

The experience and skillset best suited to this opportunity includes:  

• Students in their final year of finance, business, commerce, economics, law, procurement and other relevant degrees.
• Demonstrated high level of personal motivation and willingness to learn.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (so must hold Australian Citizenship).

What we offer you  

• An in-depth week-long induction into our organisation
• Purposeful work
• Support from technical mentors and capability managers
• Career development and opportunities to progress
• Attractive remuneration packages with pay reviews
• Long weekends every second week with a 9-day working fortnight.
• Flexible working practices
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing

Our inclusive culture

Rheinmetall fosters a culture of equality, fairness, diversity and inclusion for all our employees and provides a safe and secure work environment where everyone can feel comfortable and supported to bring their unique self to work every day.

If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives on our website.

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