Mission Commander: Aerial Land Management

Parks Victoria; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Supportive team

Professional development

Flexible work

Wellbeing

Conservation impact

Job summary

Parks Victoria is seeking an experienced operational professional to support and lead the safe coordination of statewide aerial land management programs. Based across Victoria with travel, you will coordinate aircraft, personnel, contractors and resources to deliver aerial projects safely and effectively.

You will act as Mission Commander, oversee planning, risk management and field delivery, and collaborate with regional teams and partner agencies to meet conservation objectives while upholding

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in aerial land management and related fields.
• Strong planning, coordination and risk-management abilities.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of aviation and firearms governance is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver aerial land management and aerial shooting activities within established operational frameworks.
• Act as the designated Mission Commander under Aerial Shooting Procedure PRO-715.
• Coordinate aircraft, personnel, contractors, equipment and operational resources.
• Oversee operational planning, risk management, resource allocation and field delivery.
• Provide expert technical advice to support aerial shooting and conservation programs.
• Monitor program progress, quality, budgets and resource use.
• Develop and improve procedures, systems, reports, training materials and advisory tools.
• Build productive relationships with regional teams, government agencies, contractors and aviation service providers.
• Ensure compliance with relevant aviation, firearms, safety, financial and governance requirements.
• Mentor and support personnel involved in aircraft operations while promoting operational safety and professionalism.

Skills

Aerial operations

Emergency management

Stakeholder management

Project management

Safety governance

Education

Environmental science degree

Emergency management qualification

Tools

Reporting systems

GIS experience

Job description

Parks Victoria is seeking an experienced operational professional to support and lead the safe coordination of statewide aerial land management programs. Based across Victoria with travel, you will coordinate aircraft, personnel, contractors and resources to deliver aerial projects safely and effectively.

You will act as Mission Commander, oversee planning, risk management and field delivery, and collaborate with regional teams and partner agencies to meet conservation objectives while upholding