Lifecycle Cost Lead

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

**About the Team**

Join the Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) team based in Brisbane today. ILS works as part of the Engineering Department to deliver the best products and services to our customers from logistics analysis through to instructional design and delivery.

**About the Role**

You will be an integral key member of Rheinmetall Defence Australia’s Integrated Logistic Support team.

The Lifecycle Cost (LCC) Lead is responsible for the development production and delivery of allocated Logistic work packages in accordance with the Program and Project requirements.
- As the Lifecycle Cost Lead, you can anticipate some of your day-to-day tasks to include:

- Deliver Logistic Work packages in line with the program outcomes;
- The development and delivery of Lifecycle Costing data and spares analysis in support of program outcomes and deliverables (e.g. LORAR, RPL, ST&EL, EMEIs, User Handbooks / Manuals and Technical Publications);
- Contribute to and shape Logistic Support Analysis Plans;
- Support defining and determining logístical requirements predominantly at system/subsystem level;
- Provide LCC advice and insights to the multi-discipline project team and senior leadership on LCC technical requirements, interfaces and other project considerations;
- Calculation of sparing and life cycle cost based on the analysis results;
- Provide input to contracted documentation, including inputs for other business areas;
- Ensure compliance to standards and ensure regular part release;
- Coordination of analysis with other business areas, including engineering, manufacturing, procurement and subcontractors;
- Change tracking, configuration management, update of master data; and
- Database handling, mass data processing, programming and field data evaluation.

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**. 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:

- A minimum of 5 years in a similar role;
- Highly experienced in Logistic Support or Operations Management (or equivalent);
- Demonstrated ability to lead a discipline and provide SME input at all levels;
- Modelling and Modelling Suite experience (OPUS10, Simlox or equivalent);
- Demonstrated understanding of statistics, risk management and systems engineering;
- Experience working with theories relevant to DEF(AUST)5691 and 5692, LOG MAN, etc.;
- Certificate IV in Material Logistics or short ILS course or other industry equivalent;
- Ability to work with information covered by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR);
- Must hold or eligible to gain the appropriate Australian Security Clearance;
- Proficient in MS Office (SharePoint, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint);
- Ability to travel interstate and internationally when required; and
- Must hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (must hold Australian Citizenship).

WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- Have a long weekend every second week with a 9 day working fortnight
- Working in a great team and with exciting products
- State of the art facilities with onsite subsidized cafeteria
- Internal incentive and referral program
- Opportunity for career development and further training
- Strong links to our global Rheinmetall community
- Opportunity to work on major projects such as LAND 400
- Attractive Remuneration package with salary sacrificing & novated leases
- Flexibility in workplace settings offering opportunities to work in multiple locations
- Corporate discounts with gyms, private health funds and various car dealerships
- Employee Assistance Program to support our employees and their families overall wellbeing

WHO WE ARE

Rheinmetall Defence Australia (RDA) is a major Defence company with operations across Australia and New Zealand delivering specialist Defence capability to the Australian Defence Force and New Zealand Defence Force. RDA is a subsidiary of Rheinmetall, a global technology group based in Dusseldorf, Germany. RDA is a trusted partner to the ADF through its three divisions - Vehicle Systems, Electronics Solutions and Weapon and Ammunition. RDA is rapidly growing its Australian footprint to deliver system solutions and capabilty to the ADF in the areas of mobility, lethality, reconnaissance, protection and sustainment.

Rheinmetall recognises the strength that comes with employee diversity. We are commited to providing an inclusive work environment where each employee is treated fairly and respectfully. Diversity is critical to our ability to work sucessfully as a team regardless of borders, language or culture. Our workforce includes employees of varying gender, age, race and ethnicity, professional and cultural background.
- As an integrated technology grou