Combat Fuel Specialist (No Experience)

Your Role 
As a Combat 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 manage every Army vehicle that needs fuel, oil and lubricants including 4WDs, tanks and helicopters. Working as part of a close team, you’ll operate petrol, oils and lubricants equipment, conduct laboratory testing and analysis to keep the Army’s vehicles fuelled and operational. You’ll work on military bases, on exercises and on deployments, so the job could take you across Australia and even overseas. 

In the Army, you’ll be paid from day one to gain all the skills needed with extensive on-the-job training. You’ll enjoy a competitive salary, job security, opportunities for career progression, mateship, adventure and travel, all while making a difference to Australia. 

Common Duties 

• 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 

• General soldiering duties, such as manning defensive positions, patrolling, traffic control, camouflaging of vehicles and field equipment, and navigation 

Benefits 

• Competitive salary  

• Job security 

• Superannuation of 16.4% - 4.4% over the Australian average, meaning you can retire with more 

• Free medical and dental care 

• Get paid to train from day one - no experience required 

• Become a homeowner: get help to buy a home 

• Cheaper living: rent allowance or subsidised rental 

• Career progression and development opportunities  

• Travel and adventure 

• Free fitness facilities  

• Support for your family: subsidised healthcare, free access to on-base gyms and pools, family and community programs, resources for school transitions 

Competitive Salary + Generous Superannuation of 16.4%  
Starting salary while training: $60,517 per year 

Salary after completing training: $86,453 per year 

Your salary will continue to increase based on your rank and years of service. 

Location 
Once you have completed your training, you could be posted to one of the many Army bases and units across Australia. Most of these positions are in North QLD, South QLD, and the NT. 

Application Checklist 

Before applying, here is additional information: 

• Eligibility Checklist Eligibility - ADF Careers 

• Ways to Join Ways To Join - ADF Careers 

• Application Process Application Process - ADF Careers 

Eligibility 
For this role, you must: 

• Be at least 17 at the time of enlistment, an Australian Citizen, and have completed an Australian Year 10 education (or equivalent) with passes in English and Maths 

• 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 

• Hold a provisional or full Australian state or territory driver’s licence 

• Be reasonably fit and healthy 

• Be able to have your background checked. 

How to Apply 

• Click ‘Quick Apply’ to express your interest and speak with a recruiter. An ADF Careers team member will call you within 5 business days. 

• Ready to apply now? Visit the link below to view the full position description and submit your application today. 

Combat Fuel Specialist - ADF Careers