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), Workplace, Tourism, Science and Innovation Cairns, Australia