Commercial and Finance Summer Internship Program null

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.

Create future technologies with us! 

The RDA Summer Internship program provides a platform to launch your career in the defence industry. As an Intern, you will be responsible for supporting your team as it engages with stakeholders within the business and across the Defence sector. The program provides students with access to mentoring, challenging real world projects, professional development and structured performance feedback with opportunities to be considered for Rheinmetall’s Graduate Program. 

We offer paid work experience to students who are currently in their penultimate or final year of undergraduate study in finance, business, commerce, economics, law and other relevant degrees.  You should be commercially minded, solutions focused, capable of operating in a heavily regulated environment and a clear communicator.

About your new team

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 opportunities to work flexibly from home.

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 penultimate or final year of finance, business, commerce, economics, law and other relevant degrees.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Demonstrated high level of personal motivation and willingness to learn.
• High attention to detail.
• Available to work full time between November 2023 and February 2024 with two weeks off over Christmas.
• Eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (must hold Australian Citizenship).

What we offer you  

• An in-depth week-long induction into our organisation
• Stand-alone projects embedded in a team
• Support from industry-leading technical specialists
• Attractive remuneration packages
• Long weekends every second week with a 9-day working fortnight
• Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 400 retailers in Australia to help cost of living
• On-site subsidised café with themed days and multiple dietary options
• 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.