Airfield Engineer (Uni Sponsorship)

Royal Australian Air Force; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 52,773 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid Higher Education Loan Program debt

Generous superannuation of 16.4%

Subsidised food and accommodation

Free medical and dental

Career progression and development

Supportive team environment

Job security

State-of-the-art fitness facilities

Job summary

A major military organization in Australia is looking for an Airfield Engineer to join their ranks. This unique role allows you to study a fully funded degree at the University of New South Wales while earning a salary. You will be involved in developing and maintaining infrastructure, conducting surveys, and managing construction projects. The position offers job security, career progression, and generous benefits including free medical and dental services. Ideal candidates must be Australian citizens and have completed Year 12 with the necessary qualifications.

Qualifications

• Australian citizen, at least 17 years old at time of entry.
• Passed Year 12 with a qualifying entrance rank for UNSW.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct engineering operations.
• Manage aerodrome infrastructure and compliance.
• Contribute to air base infrastructure management.
• Conduct airfield surveys.
• Manage construction projects.

Skills

Planning and conducting engineering operations

Managing aerodrome infrastructure and compliance

Conducting airfield surveys

Managing construction projects

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Job description

Royal Australian Air Force provided pay range

This range is provided by Royal Australian Air Force. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

A$100,000.00/yr - A$110,000.00/yr

Your role

This Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) role gives you the unique opportunity to study a fully funded world‑class degree from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), earn a salary as you study, and walk straight into a guaranteed job following graduation.

As an Airfield Engineer in the Air Force, you’ll develop and maintain infrastructure, survey airfields and establish temporary runways in remote locations. Working with tradespeople and contractors, you’ll play a crucial role in Air Force capability by providing advice on the provision and protection of airbases, onshore and offshore airfields, and air power.

Responsibilities

• Planning and conducting engineering operations
• Managing aerodrome infrastructure and compliance
• Contributing to management of air base infrastructure and compliance
• Contributing to strategic infrastructure planning, development and delivery
• Conducting airfield surveys
• Managing construction projects

Benefits

• Fully paid Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debt
• Generous superannuation of 16.4%
• Subsidised food and accommodation
• Free medical and dental
• Career progression and development
• Supportive team environment
• Job security
• State‑of‑the‑art fitness facilities

Salary Progression

Whilst studying at ADFA, your salary will start from $52,773. Upon graduation and completion of initial military and employment training, you’ll enjoy a salary package starting from $108,786 per annum.

Location

Following training, you may be posted to one of the major Air Force bases around Australia, such as RAAF Base Amberley or Williamtown.

Eligibility

To be eligible you must be at least 17 at the time of entry, an Australian citizen, and have passed Year 12 with a qualifying entrance rank for a Bachelor of Civil Engineering at UNSW. If you are not an Australian citizen, please visit the ADF Careers Eligibility Page to confirm you meet the requirements for a career in the ADF.

Apply Now

Apply today or request more information by calling 13 19 01 or emailing [e-mail].

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Armed Forces, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Engineering Services