Senior Subcontracts Specialist

About the Team

Our Subcontracts team operate out of our Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) in Redbank, Queensland. Reporting up to the Director of Procurement, the team is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of subcontracting activities.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Subcontracts Specialist to lead the full subcontracts lifecycle, including pre-award negotiations, contract administration and the close-out of complex subcontract packages. The successful candidate will manage regulatory and compliance requirements, ensuring all subcontract activities meet Rheinmetall’s commercial and legal standards. This role requires strong relationship management skills, fostering effective engagement with suppliers and seamless collaboration with internal stakeholders. You will also drive process improvement initiatives and deliver accurate, insightful reporting to support operational excellence across the subcontracting function.

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: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance or related field;
• Proven experience in subcontract management, procurement or related field;
• Strong understanding of contract negotiation, pricing strategies and risk management;
• Knowledge of government and commercial contracting regulations (e.g. FAR, FRARS);
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; and
• Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship required).

• Long weekends every second week with a 9 day fortnight;
• Individualised Flexible Working Arrangements;
• 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.

RDA Talent Acquisition Team

Recruitment.Australia@rheinmetall.com.au

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Applications will close on 5/1/2026

Please note that we have a Christmas shutdown period and there may be delays in viewing applications.