Fuel Operator

UGL Pty Limited; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing and utilities provided

Defence community lifestyle

Long-term Defence contract

Job summary

UGL Pty Limited in Woomera, South Australia, is seeking an hands-on Operations Manager to run Defence fuel facilities. You’ll oversee day-to-day activities, ensure safe receipt, storage, testing and transfer of fuel, and coordinate movements across the site.

This full-time residential role includes housing and utilities, offering a stable Defence contract with ownership and decision-making authority. You’ll operate largely independently but be supported by operators and supervisors within the

Qualifications

• Strong focus on safety and operational compliance.
• Ability to build relationships with teams, contractors and customers.
• Good problem-solving skills and a practical approach to getting things done.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Australian citizenship and ability to obtain Defence clearance.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of Defence fuel facilities in Woomera.
• Accept fuel deliveries and perform quality testing.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and coordinate fuel movements across site.
• Maintain safe, compliant operations with minimal supervision.

Skills

Safety focus

Relationship building

Problem solving

Driver's licence

Job description

The Opportunity You'll be responsible for the day-to-day management of Defence fuel facilities in Woomera, making sure fuel is received, stored, tested and transferred safely and efficiently. Typical duties can look like: accepting fuel deliveries and carrying out quality testing, troubleshooting an operational issue or coordinating fuel movements across site. You'll be the go-to person locally, with a lot of ownership and trust to manage the operation safely and keep things running smoothly. While you'll mostly work independently, you'll still be supported by a wider team, including operators and supervisors across the Defence Fuel Network. This is a full-time residential role based in Woomera, South Australia. To support your relocation and ongoing lifestyle, housing and utilities are provided as part of the position, offering a unique opportunity to live and work within a well-established Defence community.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Plenty of autonomy and ownership.
• Varied work covering fuel operations, testing, deliveries and site coordination.
• Long-term Defence contract providing genuine job security.
• Opportunity to build your knowledge of fuel, aviation and Defence operations.
• Small team environment where you'll be trusted to make decisions and run your area.
• Future opportunities to take on a broader Regional Victoria footprint.

Requires

• Strong focus on safety and operational compliance.
• Ability to build relationships with teams, contractors and customers.
• Good problem-solving skills and a practical approach to getting things done.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Australian Citizenship and ability to obtain Defence clearance.

About Us

As the major Defence Fuel Network Managing Contractor, UGL has firmly established itself as Australia’s leading Defence services provider. With extensive expertise in reviewing, maintaining, and remediating critical assets and infrastructure, we deliver on our nation’s sovereign capability through world-class, integrated asset management, operations and maintenance - supporting and strengthening the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) national security across the country.

What we offer

When you join UGL, you’ll work alongside some of Australia’s leading experts, contributing to major projects from start to finish. This gives you real opportunities to grow quickly, explore your interests, and shape a career that suits your goals and lifestyle. We offer a wide range of career paths across different industries and roles, with plenty of opportunities to learn, progress, and take on new challenges. Many of our leaders have grown within the company, showing our strong focus on developing and promoting our people. At every stage of your career, you’ll have the chance to learn from experienced professionals, build your skills, and create your own path forward with the support of the business.

You will enjoy great staff benefits including;

• Paid parental leave – primary and non-primary carers.
• Household expenses discounts including energy, internet, phone.
• Health and well-being including discounts on health insurance, gym, psychology and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Holiday – discounts on accommodation, car hire, flights.
• Retail discounts – technology, beauty, crafts, household appliances.
• Grocery discounts – major supermarkets and online shops.

More information on our culture and benefits is available at Job search | UGL careers As a diversified services organisation, UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people, and seeks to create inclusive environments that promote your talent and skills.