Job Description

Royal Australian Air Force provided pay range

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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.

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Base pay range

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

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Your role

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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.

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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.

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Responsibilities

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

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

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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.

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Location

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

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Eligibility

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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.

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Apply Now

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Apply today or request more information by calling 13 19 01 or emailing [email protected].

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Seniority Level

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Not Applicable

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Employment Type

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Full-time

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Job Function

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

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📌 Airfield Engineer (Uni Sponsorship) (New South Wales)
🏢 Royal Australian Air Force
📍 New South Wales