UGL Limited is hiring a Fuel Operator for a full-time onsite role in Woomera, SA. You’ll manage Defence fuel facilities, ensuring fuel is received, stored, tested and transferred safely and efficiently, including deliveries and quality testing, troubleshooting issues and coordinating movements across site. This is an autonomous role with support from a wider Defence Fuel Network; you’ll be the local go-to person. Requires a safety focus, relationship building, practical problem solving, a driver’s licence, Australian citizenship, and the ability to obtain Defence clearance. Benefits include housing and career growth; apply via the UGL careers page, tailoring your resume to safety, compliance and remote site experience, relocation readiness and Defence operations.
The Opportunity
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Plenty of autonomy and ownership.
Varied work covering fuel operations, testing, deliveries and site coordination.
Long-term Defence contract providing genuine job security.
Opportunity to build your knowledge of fuel, aviation and Defence operations.
Small team environment where you'll be trusted to make decisions and run your area.
Future opportunities to take on a broader Regional Victoria footprint.
Requires
Strong focus on safety and operational compliance.
Ability to build relationships with teams, contractors and customers.
Good problem-solving skills and a practical approach to getting things done.
Current Driver's Licence.
Australian Citizenship and ability to obtain Defence clearance.
About Us
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
When you join UGL, you’ll work alongside some of Australia’s leading experts, contributing to major projects from start to finish. This gives you real opportunities to grow quickly, explore your interests, and shape a career that suits your goals and lifestyle.
We offer a wide range of career paths across different industries and roles, with plenty of opportunities to learn, progress, and take on new challenges. Many of our leaders have grown within the company, showing our strong focus on developing and promoting our people.
At every stage of your career, you’ll have the chance to learn from experienced professionals, build your skills, and create your own path forward with the support of the business. You will enjoy great staff benefits including;
Paid parental leave – primary and non-primary carers.
Household expenses discounts including energy, internet, phone.
Health and well-being including discounts on health insurance, gym, psychology and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Holiday – discounts on accommodation, car hire, flights.
Retail discounts – technology, beauty, crafts, household appliances.
Grocery discounts – major supermarkets and online shops.
More information on our culture and benefits is available at Job search | UGL careers
As a diversified services organisation, UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people, and seeks to create inclusive environments that promote your talent and skills.