ARO Aerodrome Reporting Officer

Biodiversity Australia Pty Ltd; Nowra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Biodiversity Australia Pty Ltd in Nowra, NSW, seeks an Aerodrome Reporting Officer (ARO) to manage wildlife on the airside and support aviation safety. Internal training and progression opportunities are offered as you develop skills in wildlife management and regulatory compliance.

Prior experience in wildlife roles or aviation safety is valued. The role begins as casual with a path to full-time, depending on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• Understanding wildlife behavior and its aviation safety implications.
• Field experience in airside environments is desirable.
• Experience or confidence with radio communications, ideally VHF (Ground and Tower).
• Qualifications such as ARO or Work Safety Officer are desirable.
• White Card is required.
• Firearms Licence (A&B) is highly desirable or willing to obtain.
• Eligibility to obtain an ASIC.
• CA SA Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate (AROC) or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Actively managing wildlife on the airside to mitigate aviation risks.
• Collecting and maintaining data on wildlife activity and management measures.
• Liaising with clients to provide timely updates and expert advice.
• Upholding high standards of ethics, safety, and operational excellence.

Skills

Wildlife behaviour understanding

Airside safety awareness

Radio communications (VHF)

Education

ARO qualification

Work Safety Officer qualification

White Card

Firearms Licence (A & B)

ASIC eligibility

AROC certificate

Job description

Biodiversity Australia Pty Ltd – Nowra NSW

This opportunity is with BA Aviation, the aviation arm of Biodiversity Australia. BA Aviation specialises in delivering tailored consultancy and operational services across aviation environments, including Aerodrome Reporting Officer (ARO) duties, Wildlife Hazard Management, and Airport Environmental Planning. As part of Biodiversity Australia—an Indigenous-owned, rapidly growing consultancy—we bring a unique approach that integrates ecological expertise with the highest standards of aviation safety and regulatory compliance. Our work supports sustainable operations across mining, construction, government, aviation, and defence sectors, helping clients achieve environmental and operational excellence.

About the opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated Aerodrome Reporting Officer (ARO) with a passion for aviation safety and wildlife management for an opportunity.

Whether you have experience as a Wildlife Biologist, Aerodrome Reporting Officer (ARO), or Wildlife Management Officer (WMO), this role offers an opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic environment. Internal training and support will be provided to ensure your success.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Actively managing wildlife airside to mitigate risks to aviation operations
• Collecting and maintaining accurate data on wildlife activity and management measures
• Liaising with clients to provide timely updates and expert advice
• Upholding high standards of ethics, safety, and operational excellence

About you

You have a passion for the aviation industry, are a dependable and safety-focused professional with a commitment to maintaining high operational and safety standards. You thrive in dynamic environments and excel at managing your responsibilities with precision and care. Although you will commence as a casual employee, this role is intended to transition to a full-time position, subject to performance and business requirements.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A strong understanding of wildlife behaviour and its implications for aviation safety
• Field experience demonstrating situational awareness in airside and aircraft environments (desirable)
• Experience or confidence with radio communications, ideally VHF (Ground and Tower)
• Qualifications such as Aerodrome Reporting Officer (ARO) or Work Safety Officer (desirable)
• A General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• A Firearms Licence (Category A & B) – highly desirable or willing to obtain
• Eligibility to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)
• CASA Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate (AROC) or the ability to obtain one

This position requires you to be an Australian citizen and subject to a Police check.

Equal opportunity measures

Biodiversity Australia is an equal opportunity employer, and we value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process, so if you require any adjustments for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team ******@biodiversityaust.com.au