The Mataura resident has been part of the service station team for 25 years, becoming a familiar and trusted face for customers and colleagues alike.
Mrs Millan said she first looked for a job close to home that would work around her young family, and Caltex Mataura turned out to be the perfect fit.
"Caltex is a community-based, family-orientated business that has been very supportive through all life’s adventures," she said.
"It was close to my children’s school and is a great place to work, meet new people and learn new skills, all with the support of a great team. Over the years, I’ve had multiple roles and many opportunities to upskill through continuous in-house training in areas such as customer service, food hygiene and daily operations."
Like any workplace, the job has its challenges, but Julie said the highlights always came back to the people.
"You meet a lot of lovely people from the community in this job — some you might not meet otherwise. The friendships I’ve made with the team are also a highlight. It’s been a good time."
Earlier this year, Caltex Mataura welcomed new operators Manjeet and Karam Singh, who said the heart of the business remained the same and the business continued to offer its award-winning service to the community.
"We are very fortunate to have loyal and experienced staff like Julie and the team," the couple said.
"Our focus is simple — keep delivering the friendly service the community knows and trusts, and continue improving the range of products and services available locally."
As part of this commitment, Caltex Mataura now offers a range of fuel-saving options designed to support the local community:
Air points — collect points on your everyday fuel spend.
Caltex App — enjoy regular discounts and app-only offers.
New World Fuel Discount — get 8cents off per litre instantly (T&Cs apply).
LPG bottle swap, trailer hire, Rego renewals, change of ownerships, RUC, etc — convenient in-store services for everyday needs.
For businesses, Caltex Mataura also provides added support:
Business fuel accounts — available for local companies with multiple vehicles such as tradies, contractors and service providers. These accounts offer convenient, consolidated fuel management and are tailored to business needs.
Farmland Card support — customers who use a Farmland Card can speak with the team for help with setup and usage.
"We are continuously looking at ways to offer more value to our customers," Mr Singh said.
"If anyone needs help with discounts, cards or business accounts, just come in and talk to us or email [caltexmataura09@gmail.com] — we’re here to help."
Under the new management, the site continues to operate with the same dedicated staff, ensuring stability and the familiar friendly faces customers expect.
"We invite everyone to pop in, whether it’s to fuel up, grab something to eat or drink or enjoy a quick chat with the team. Caltex Mataura will always be your community service station."
