Airfield Engineer (Uni Sponsorship)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid 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

Job summary

A branch of the Australian Defence Force is seeking an Airfield Engineer to develop and maintain infrastructure, manage aerodrome compliance, and conduct airfield surveys. This unique opportunity allows candidates to earn while studying a fully funded degree and enjoy a secure salary package post-graduation. Ideal candidates should be Australian citizens, at least 17 years old, and have completed Year 12. This role offers generous benefits including subsidised accommodation, free medical, and career progression.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 17 years old at entry.
• Must be an Australian citizen.
• Must have passed Year 12 with a qualifying rank.

Responsibilities

• Planning and conducting engineering operations.
• Managing aerodrome infrastructure and compliance.
• Conducting airfield surveys.

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

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

The base pay range is A$100,000.00/yr to A$110,000.00/yr. During study you will earn a salary starting from A$52,773. Upon graduation and completion of initial military and employment training you will enjoy a salary package starting from A$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

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, confirm you meet the requirements for a career in the ADF.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Industries

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