Director of Security

About the Team

You will lead a multidisciplinary team of Security professionals dedicated to protecting our people, information and operations.

Together, you’ll foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where diverse perspectives drive innovation, strengthen security outcomes and support business success.

About the Role

As Director of Security, you will lead an integrated security capability across Information, Physical and Cyber Security, protecting our people, assets and operations.

Reporting to the Australian leadership team, you will oversee security governance, risk management and operational delivery, while partnering with senior leaders across the business. You will also build and support a high-performing team and foster an inclusive, collaborative culture.

This is a unique opportunity to strengthen the organisation’s security capability and help maintain a safe, secure and inclusive environment for all.

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: 

• Proven ability to lead, develop and inspire high-performing, diverse teams, fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture;
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, influencing and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation:
• Extensive professional and leadership experience within Security capability;
• Post graduate qualification in Information Security, Cyber Security, Security Management, Criminal Justice or comparable qualifications;
• One or more of the following certifications – CPP, CRM, CISM, DISP Security Officer
• Previous experience working within Defence or on Defence projects with working knowledge of DISP, PSPF, DSPF, ISM;
• Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance – NV2 (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 7th of August 2026.