About The Company

Transport for NSW is the lead agency of the NSW Transport cluster. Our role is to lead the development of a safe, efficient, integrated transport system that keeps people and goods moving, connects communities and shapes the future of our cities, centres and regions, across all modes of transport including road, rail, ferry, light rail, point to point, regional air, cycling and walking.

About The Role

Work as part of a team delivering innovative drone operations that support incident response, major events, maritime activities, asset inspections and critical transport operations across NSW.

This role will see you lead complex RPAS operations, support the implementation of emerging technologies, contribute to the development of EVLOS and BVLOS capabilities, and provide technical guidance and operational oversight to other remote pilots. You will lead secure and compliant drone operations, build capability across the team and pioneer new ways of delivering situational awareness and operational efficiencies through advanced RPAS technology in a dynamic and highly regulated aviation environment.

This role is a temporary opportunity up to August 2028, joining the Drone Operations Team in Leichhardt,



Sydney. This is an in-person, on-site role.

About You

Your strong aviation safety mindset, leadership capability and commercial RPAS experience will see you thrive in this role. With extensive experience operating drones in commercial environments, you have a strong understanding of aviation regulations, RPAS legislation and safe operational practices. You're recognised as a trusted technical expert, skilled at leading complex drone operations, mentoring remote pilots and supporting the development of advanced BVLOS and EVLOS capabilities.

Essential Requirements

- Sub-25kg Remote Pilot Licence (RePL)
- Aeronautical Radio Operator's Certificate (AROC)
- Current driver's licence
- Willingness to travel regularly and work outside business hours

Desirable
- Sub-25kg Power Lift Licence
- Experience with BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) and EVLOS (Extended Line of Sight) operations
- Fixed Wing qualifications
- IREX (Instrument Rating Examination) certification or CASA BVLOS OCTA

How to Apply Applications close 11:59 PM Tuesday 8 September 2026.

📌 Senior Remote Pilot (Sydney)
🏢 Aviation Careers Australia
📍 Sydney