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Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation

Senior Technical Officer (Drone Operations and Field Delivery)

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Work
Not stated
Employment
Full-time
Level
Senior
Function
Other
Pay
A$107.7K – A$114.4K a year
Posted
Yesterday

Pay and the market here

The top of this role’s range, A$114K a year, is about the median of A$117K for other jobs in Queensland (middle half A$95K – A$150K, 71 jobs that state pay).

7 other jobs open in Cairns: 0% remote, 5 posted in the last 30 days.

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About the role

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.

If this is the role for you apply now!

How to apply

You are encoraged to connect with us to chat through this opportunity and flag any reasonable adjustment you may require before applying.

  • provide your current resume - max 4 pages
  • provide a statement - max 2 pages - that describes why you are the best suited person foir this role

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Source

Posted by Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation on their own hiring page, smartjobs.qld.gov.au. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 07 Nov 2026 10:23 UTC; the original is the reference.

Contains information from SmartJobs, © State of Queensland, licensed under CC BY 4.0 (CC-BY-4.0)

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