Compliance Lead (Rpas) Robotics

Sgs & Co; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Ongoing learning & development

Career development opportunities

Job summary

SGS Australia seeks an experienced RPAS Compliance Leader to support the Chief Pilot, maintain CASA compliance, and deliver drone projects and asset inspections across Australia. This role focuses on governance, safety, and cutting-edge operations within the SGS Fulcrum Robotics group.

You will mentor pilots, manage records, and drive improvements while working with clients and regulators in a dynamic field.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of CASA regulations and Part 101 applicability.
• Experience mentoring pilots and supervising field teams.
• Senior UAV/operator background with aviation experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain CASA compliance and governance for RPAS operations under ReOC.
• Lead compliance projects, inductions, approvals and improvements.
• Manage pilot records, currency and competency activities nationwide.
• Deliver UAV field operations, asset inspections and condition assessments.
• Ensure documentation and reporting are accurate and timely.
• Mentor UAV Operators and promote safety culture.
• Build relationships with regulators, clients and stakeholders.
• Lead risk, incident response and quality activities to meet standards.

Skills

CASA knowledge

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Education

Aviation/Aerospace degree

Job description

Job Description

Company Description

SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS's global legacy of over 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,600 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.

Fulcrum Robotics, part of SGS, is a leader in Industry 4.0, driving a new way of managing risk by leveraging remote sensing, unmanned systems, automation, AI and ML. Fulcrum Robotics is a leading provider of asset integrity and environmental services across Australia, New Zealand and the APAC region. We use advanced robotics, unmanned systems and remote sensors to help industries manage risk and compliance, inspect, monitor and manage critical environments and infrastructure safely and efficiently.

Job Description

Are you an experienced UAV professional who thrives at the intersection of aviation compliance and field operations? We're looking for a hands-on RPAS Compliance Leader to support our Chief Pilot in maintaining CASA compliance while delivering innovative drone projects and high-quality asset inspection programs across Australia.

What you will be doing

• Support the Chief Pilot in maintaining CASA compliance and governance across all RPAS operations under our ReOC.
• Lead compliance and capability projects, including new platform inductions, approvals, and operational improvements.
• Manage pilot records, currency requirements, and competency activities across the national pilot workforce.
• Deliver UAV field operations, asset inspections, and condition assessments across a variety of projects and locations.
• Ensure operational assets are maintained in a safe and airworthy condition and that all required documentation and reporting is completed accurately.
• Mentor and coach UAV Operators, promoting best practice and a strong safety culture.
• Build strong relationships with clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders, providing technical and compliance expertise where required.
• Lead risk identification, incident response, and quality activities to ensure all operations meet regulatory and business standards.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• CASA Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) – essential
• Tertiary qualification in Aviation, Engineering, Aerospace, Robotics, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Demonstrated experience as a senior UAV operator, with broader aviation experience highly regarded
• Strong knowledge of CASA regulations, CASR Part 101, and operations under a ReOC
• Experience mentoring or supervising pilots or field-based technical teams
• Type ratings across multi-rotor and fixed-wing platforms, with BVLOS, controlled airspace, or night operations experience highly regarded
• Full unrestricted Australian driver's licence

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of UAV operations, work with cutting-edge technology, and contribute to projects that make a real impact across a diverse range of industries.

Additional Information

WHY WORK FOR SGS?

Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS.

• As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work
• Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
• Corporate health & wellbeing offers
• Ongoing learning & development
• Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
• SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU

SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.