Senior Technical Officer (Drone Operations and Field Delivery)

Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation in Cairns invites applications for a Senior Technical Officer (Drone Operations and Field Delivery). You will plan and deliver drone-based treatment and surveillance activities, and coordinate field operations across the Yellow Ant Eradication Program.

The role requires strong drone operations knowledge, aviation compliance, and remote piloting skills, plus leadership to supervise staff and build relationships with stakeholders in the Wet Tropics

Qualifications

• Experience with remotely piloted aircraft systems and aerial application practices.
• Knowledge of aviation compliance requirements.
• Ability to plan and deliver drone-based treatment and surveillance activities.
• Experience supervising operational staff.

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 operations

Aerial application

Team supervision

Stakeholder liaison

Regulatory compliance

Education

Remote Pilot Licence (RePL)

Pilot Chemical Rating Licence (Queensland)

Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate (AROC)

Job description

Senior Technical Officer (Drone Operations and Field Delivery)

Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation – Cairns QLD

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.

You will play a key role in the planning and delivering drone-based treatment and survelliance activities, while also coordinating field operations.

Your contribution as Senior Technical Officer will 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.

We're looking for someone who has a stong knowledge of drone operations, aviation compliance requirements and aerial application practices relevant to operational environments and holds a current:

• 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.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.