AddressAn entry requirement for employment with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) is that you must be an Australian citizen. If you do not meet the citizenship conditions for service in the ADF, we are unable to accept an application from you. You are welcome to apply once you have completed your citizenship journey.
Your role
As a Ground Crew member in the Air Force, you’ll be responsible for the efficient and effective movement of personnel and materiel to support ADF activities, operations, and exercises. You’ll use specialist equipment and logistics management skills to ensure the Air Force is well supplied, and on the move.
Your duties may include:
- Receiving, storing, and issuing bulk fuel.
- Conducting air terminal operations including the movement of passengers and cargo on Air Force or visiting aircraft.
- Driving standard Service vehicles (and special purpose vehicles after appropriate training).
- Operating forklifts in the loading and unloading of transport vehicles and aircraft.
- Refuelling Air Force and visiting aircraft.
- Performing runway sweeper operations and driver training and testing.
You’ll be paid from day one to gain all the skills needed with extensive on-the-job training, all while living an adventurous lifestyle and making a difference to Australia.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package
- Generous superannuation
- 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 $71,750.
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.
Apply Now:
Apply today and we’ll get in contact with you shortly.
For this role, you must be at least 17 at the time of enlistment, an Australian Citizen, and have passed Year 10 with Maths and English as mandatory subjects.
Visit the link below for the full position description and detailed application requirements.
Air Force - Ground Crew (adfcareers.gov.au)
