Senior Technical Officer (Drone Operations And Field Delivery), Environment, Tourism, Science And Innovation

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

Job summary

Queensland Government in Cairns, Australia, is seeking a Senior Technical Officer (Drone Operations and Field Delivery) to lead and coordinate drone operations that support the Yellow Crazy Ant Eradication Program, including field delivery activities and data collection to inform surveillance, treatment and monitoring actions.

You will provide specialist technical advice on remotely piloted aircraft systems, aviation compliance, and aerial application practices; supervise staff; and foster

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of drone operations and aviation compliance.
• Experience with aerial application practices in operational environments.
• Strong planning and supervision abilities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Drone operations

Aviation compliance

Aerial application

Job description

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.

Senior Technical Officer (Drone Operations and Field Delivery), Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation Cairns, Australia