Fuel Operator

The Opportunity

In this full-time permanent role, based at RAAF Base Tindal, you can expect the following:

• Payment structure made up of base + Super + Overtime + Penalties + Allowances
• Structured training and development program — prior experience in defence or the fuel industry isn't required, you'll be fully trained
• Secured key projects ensuring stable and consistent work with a focus on growth

Hours

Role

This role includes a mix of day, afternoon, and night shifts, with night shifts mainly during exercise periods (around 3 months each year). Shifts are 8 hours with a paid 20-minute crib break:

• Day: 6am to 3pm
• Afternoon: 3–11pm (20% loading on ordinary hours)
• Night: 11pm–7am (30% loading on ordinary hours)

Duties Include

• Safely operate and manage aviation and/or ground fuel installations in line with compliance requirements
• Monitor and maintain fuel quality through regular sampling and testing
• Ensure fuel quality, compliance, volume, and availability using systems like JFIMS and SCADA

Requires

• A valid driver's licence (HR or HC desirable but not essential at entry)
• Australian citizenship and ability to pass a police check

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

• Work alongside some of Australia's leading experts, contributing to major projects from start to finish
• Wide range of career paths across different industries and roles, with plenty of opportunities to learn, progress, and take on new challenges
• Paid parental leave – primary and non-primary carers
• Household expenses discounts including energy, internet, phone
• Health and wellbeing discounts on health insurance, gym, psychology and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Holiday discounts on accommodation, car hire, flights
• Retail and grocery discounts across major retailers and supermarkets