Commercial Internship Program 2023

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

**About the Team**

This role forms part of the Legal and Commercial ("L&C") team and reports through to the Commercial and Contracts Specialist. The L&C team is a dynamic and cross-functional team encompassing contract management, commercial, intellectual property, trade compliance, insurance and legal.. This role will be based at Redbank at our Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) or our Ann St office in the Fortitude Valley.

**About the role**

Our Internship Program provides you with the opportunity to gain valuable early-career experience right at the heart of Rheinmetall's rapidly growing business. As an Intern, you will be responsible for supporting the Legal and Commercial Team as it engages with stakeholders within the business and across the Defence sector. Most importantly, the Internship Program is the most direct route to the Graduate Program and other part-time opportunities to support you through your studies.
- As a
- ** Commercial Intern,** your day-to-day tasks may include:

- Supporting the RDA L&C team with the delivery of with commercial, contractual and strategic advice;
- Participating in the structuring and negotiation of commercial transactions;
- Preparing contractual documents between RDA and the Commonwealth, customers, suppliers and subcontractors;
- Assisting in the management of RDA's various programs including Land 121 and Land 400 Phase 2;
- Supporting RDA's bid teams on various proposals and tenders;
- Taking responsibility for ad hoc activities including preparation of commercial documents, correspondence, training materials and other tasks as required;
- Assisting with the administration of regulatory licenses, including export controls, weapons licensing, and development approvals;
- Assisting with the managing and protecting RDA's intellectual property;
- Identifying innovative approaches the Legal and Commercial Team, as well as the wider business, could adopt (streamlining processes, risk management);
- Assisting with the drafting of RDA governance policies and procedures;
- Assisting with the preparing of material (including presentations) for consideration by RDA's Board;
- Assisting with managing relations with key stakeholders across various parts of the business in support of senior team members; and
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by your Manager from time to time in support of achieving strategic and commercial objectives.

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:

- Penultimate year students in business, commerce, economics, law and other relevant disciplines;
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills including Excel, PowerPoint and Word;
- Demonstrated high level of personal motivation and willingness to learn;
- High attention to detail;
- Ability to travel interstate and/or overseas when required; and
- Must be capable of obtaining an Australian Defence Clearance.

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,