Government & Defence roles within 150km of Hunter— who's advertising, what they pay, and the latest openings.
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As a Government & Defence worker in Hunter vs Sydney, you keep about $73 more in your pocket each week, after rent.
Hunter
Take-home after rent
$1,862/wk
Sydney
Take-home after rent
$1,789/wk
≈ +$3,796/year difference.
Housing-based estimate. Compares median advertised salary and median weekly rent; excludes food, transport and other living costs. Salary from live listings; rent from ABS regional data.
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4 new roles this week· 27 in the last 30 days
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Transport for NSW
Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW Job category: Safety Job location: Ocean Shores, NSW, AU, 2323 Job reference number: 110476 Employment type: Permanent Part-Time Salary range: $27.22-$27.22 School Crossing Super…
Raytheon Australia
Date Posted 2026-08-21 Country Australia Location: AU-NSW-WILLIAMTOWN-001 ~ 1 Technology Pl ~ BLDG C, Unit 201 Position Role Type Hybrid Work with Defence to help shape the training and test environment of the future.…
G H Varley Limited
Drive quality outcomes that make a difference! We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Quality Officer to join our team and support the successful delivery of complex Defence projects. Reporting to the QA …
BAE Systems Australia
Job Location: Williamtown, NSW (Newcastle Region) Flexible Work Arrangement: We are offering a 9-day fortnight Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global coll…
Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure
Shape your world, in the team that shapes NSW communities, spaces and economies Aboriginal Identified Role Work on impactful projects that support community outcomes. x 2 Ongoing Full Time Opportunities NSW office loc…
BAE Systems
Job Location: Williamstown, NSW This role will be on-site at the NSW-RAAF Base Williamtown with opportunity to work a 9-day fortnight. Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued m…
