Your role
Whether you’re a recent graduate or in the middle of your qualified career, this Air Force role gives you the unique opportunity to add an exciting and rewarding dimension to your work, fast-track into a leadership role, and receive further study and training opportunities.
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.
Your duties may include:
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
analysing weapons effects
developing engineering policy
conducting airfield surveys
managing construction projects.
As an Air Force Officer, you’ll also be trained to become an inspirational leader and mentor, equipped with highly sought-after management skills.
Benefits
Competitive salary package
Generous superannuation of 16.4%
Good work/life balance
Career progression and development
Supportive team environment
Free medical and dental
Job security
Travel opportunities
Salary
Upon completion of initial military and employment training, you will enjoy a salary package starting from $108,786.
Location
Following training, you may be posted to one of the major Air Force bases around Australia, such as RAAF Base Amberley, Williamtown, or Edinburgh.
Eligibility
For this role, you must be at least 17 at the time of enlistment, an Australian Citizen, and have completed or are in your final year of a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil or Structural) degree. 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 [email protected]