Senior Technical Officer (Drone Operations and Field Delivery)

Queensland Government; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Queensland Government invites applications for a Senior Technical Officer (Drone Operations and Field Delivery) to support the Yellow Ant Eradication Program within the Wet Tropics region. You will lead drone operations, provide technical guidance, and coordinate field delivery activities to achieve surveillance, treatment and eradication goals.

You will supervise and mentor operational staff, build relationships with landholders and Indigenous stakeholders, and contribute to program

Qualifications

• Hold a current unrestricted driver's licence or be able to obtain one.
• Hold a Pilot Chemical Rating Licence (Queensland).
• Hold a Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) appropriate to the aircraft and operations required for the role.
• Hold an Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate (AROC) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate drone operations and field delivery activities that support the surveillance, treatment, monitoring and eradication objectives of the Yellow Crazy Ant Eradication Program.
• Provide specialist technical advice on remotely piloted aircraft systems, aerial application technologies and operational delivery practices.
• Contribute to the planning, implementation and continuous improvement of operational programs, procedures and work practices.
• Supervise, mentor and support operational staff.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with landholders, Traditional Owners, Indigenous Rangers, contractors and other stakeholders to achieve program outcomes.
• Monitor operational performance, manage resources and contribute to reporting, compliance and the achievement of program objectives.

Skills

Drone operations

Field delivery

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to work in one of Australia's most successful biosecurity programs. The Wet Tropics Management Authority welcomes applications for a Senior Technical Officer (Drone Operations and Field Delivery) to join the Yellow Ant Eradication Program's operational team. The successful applicant will be self-motivated enthusiastic individual who is driven to contribute to the protection and management of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.

Your contribution as Senior Technical Officer will require you to:

• Lead and coordinate drone operations and field delivery activities that support the surveillance, treatment, monitoring and eradication objectives of the Yellow Crazy Ant Eradication Program.
• Provide specialist technical advice on remotely piloted aircraft systems, aerial application technologies and operational delivery practices.
• Contribute to the planning, implementation and continuous improvement of operational programs, procedures and work practices.
• Supervise, mentor and support operational staff.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with landholders, Traditional Owners, Indigenous Rangers, contractors and other stakeholders to achieve program outcomes.
• Monitor operational performance, manage resources and contribute to reporting, compliance and the achievement of program objectives.

Requirements

• Hold a current unrestricted driver's licence or be able to obtain one.
• Hold a Pilot Chemical Rating Licence (Queensland).
• Hold a Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) appropriate to the aircraft and operations required for the role.
• Hold an Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate (AROC) or equivalent.

Occupational group Primary Industry & Environment