Fuel Specialist

Your role:
Every Army vehicle from 4WDs to tanks and helicopters needs fuel, oil and lubricants in the right quantity, at optimum quality, and in the right place.

As a Fuel Specialist in the Army you’ll be in charge of managing, distributing and storing fuel products, as well as the refuelling itself. You’ll work on military bases, on exercises and on deployments, so the job could take you across Australia and even overseas.

Your Military duties include, but aren’t limited to:

• Assist in the management of a fuel facility
• Refuel aircraft and vehicles
• Operate vehicles including forklifts and fuel trucks
• Assist in the laboratory testing of fuel
• Account for fuel as a supply item
• Participate in Marine Transfer Operations

You will enjoy benefits including, but not limited to: 

• Free medical and dental, including access to allied health, rehabilitation, and mental health specialists

• Competitive salary package with incremental salary increases as you gain experience
• Generous Superannuation of 16.4% – a huge 5.4% over the Australian standard
• A subsidised home loan or rent allowance
• Allowances and bonuses which recognise specialist skills and employment types
• The ability to package your salary
• Job security
• Career progression and development
• Good work/life balance
• Travel opportunities
• Excellent social and fitness facilities
• Paid training

Location:
Following your initial military training, you could be posted to one of the many Army bases and units across Australia. Fuel Specialists are employed across most Army locations primarily North QLD, QLD, SA and the NT.

Salary:
In the Army you’ll get paid a competitive salary from day one regardless of your age, experience or qualifications. Upon commencing training, your starting salary will be approximately $56,385 per annum plus 16.4% superannuation and your pay will increase as you progress through training.

On completion of your initial military training and initial employment training, you could earn $80,549 per annum plus generous super.

Eligibility:
For this role, you must:

• Be at least 17 years of age when you enter the ADF and hold at least a current learners license and have a current provisional/probationary driver’s licence at the time of enlistment
• Have completed an Australian Year 10 education (or equivalent) with passes in English and Mathematics
• Be an Australian citizen. If you are not an Australian Citizen you may still be eligible to join the ADF if you meet certain criteria, please visit the ADF Careers Eligibility Page for more details
• Be reasonably fit and healthy. Keeping fit is a big part of joining the ADF. You’ll need to pass a physical fitness test before you join, but don’t worry, we’ll give you tips to help you prepare
• Be able to successfully obtain a security clearance

Apply now:
For this role, you must be an Australian citizen, 17.5 years-old at the time of enlistment, hold a provisional or full driver’s licence, and have completed an Australian Year 10 education (or equivalent) with passes in English and Mathematics. If you are not an Australian Citizen you may still be eligible to join the ADF if you meet certain criteria, please visit the ADF Careers Eligibility Page for more details.

You must also be able to successfully obtain a security clearance and meet the minimum medical and fitness requirements. Further information can be accessed via Army – Quick Eligibility Check (adfcareers.gov.au)

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