The Qualified Aviation Tanker Driver is responsible for safely transporting and dispensing aviation fuel at Australian aviation or defence facilities. Candidates would generally need a current Heavy Combination (HC) or Multi Combination (MC) licence, dangerous-goods and fuel-handling qualifications, a strong driving record, and relevant tanker or bulk-fuel experience. The role requires strict compliance with aviation-fuel procedures, workplace health and safety standards, site security rules, fatigue-management requirements, and environmental controls. Candidates are expected to be reliable, safety-focused, physically capable, comfortable working outdoors and on rotating shifts, and able to complete medical, drug-and-alcohol screening and any required background or security checks. Good communication, accurate record keeping and the ability to work independently are also important.
UGL is an Australian engineering, construction and maintenance company and part of the CIMIC Group. It delivers services across infrastructure, transport, power, resources, water, defence and industrial facilities. UGL supports clients through project delivery, asset management, operations and maintenance, often working on large and safety-critical sites throughout Australia. Its workforce includes engineers, tradespeople, technicians, operators, drivers and project professionals. The company places strong emphasis on safety, quality, environmental responsibility and compliance, particularly in defence, energy and transport environments. Employment conditions can vary according to the project, location, roster and applicable enterprise agreement. For a tanker-driving position, UGL would typically expect disciplined adherence to fuel-handling procedures, site rules, fatigue management and security requirements.
Australia offers opportunities for qualified heavy-vehicle drivers in logistics, mining, fuel distribution, construction, defence and infrastructure. Jobs are concentrated around major cities, ports, resource regions and remote industrial sites, with some roles offering fly-in fly-out rosters. Australian workplace culture is generally practical, direct and strongly focused on safety, punctuality and teamwork. Lifestyle ranges from coastal city living to regional and remote communities, with a high standard of living but relatively expensive housing in major centres. Visa options may include employer-sponsored skilled visas, regional pathways and working holiday visas for eligible nationalities; requirements depend on occupation, age, experience, English ability and licensing. Overseas drivers must confirm licence-recognition rules and may need to obtain an Australian heavy-vehicle licence and dangerous-goods accreditation. Research the state, roster, accommodation, transport and tax obligations before relocating.
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