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Airfield Engineer (Uni Sponsorship)


Company : Royal Australian Air Force


Location : Sydney, New South Wales


Created : 2026-04-18


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Royal Australian Air Force provided pay rangeThis 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.Base pay rangeA$100,000.00/yr - A$110,000.00/yrYour roleThis Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) role gives you the unique opportunity to study a fully funded worldclass degree from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), earn a salary as you study, and walk straight into a guaranteed job following graduation.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.ResponsibilitiesPlanning and conducting engineering operationsManaging aerodrome infrastructure and complianceContributing to management of air base infrastructure and complianceContributing to strategic infrastructure planning, development and deliveryConducting airfield surveysManaging construction projectsBenefitsFully paid Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debtGenerous superannuation of 16.4%Subsidised food and accommodationFree medical and dentalCareer progression and developmentSupportive team environmentJob securityStateoftheart fitness facilitiesSalary ProgressionWhilst 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.LocationFollowing training, you may be posted to one of the major Air Force bases around Australia, such as RAAF Base Amberley or Williamtown.EligibilityTo 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.Apply NowApply today or request more information by calling 13 19 01 or emailing [email protected] LevelNot ApplicableEmployment TypeFull-timeJob FunctionArmed Forces, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Engineering Services #J-18808-Ljbffr