Operations Lead Aerial Land Management

1 week ago

Melbourne, Australia Victorian Government Full time

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Ongoing - Full-time

**Salary**: $107,178 - $115,111

**Grade**:PVO6

**Occupation**:Environment

**Location**:Melbourne

**Reference**:VG/11458/OL

Join Parks Victoria in this exciting opportunity to lead the operational delivery of aviation services across the estate.
- Works with regional and state level project leads
- Opportunity to make a difference in the conservation values of parks across the state
- See our Careers Page for more information what we can offer

**About the role**
- Parks Victoria uses piloted aircraft for a variety of purposes including project delivery, servicing remote visitor facilities, aerial animal surveys and pest animal control and also owns and operates a fleet of remotely piloted aircraft flown under licenses issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. As the Operations Lead Aerial Land Management, your purpose is to provide leadership and specialist technical knowledge and experience towards the coordination and delivery of Parks Victoria's aviation activities.

**About Us - Conservation, Science and Fire**
- The Conservation, Science and Fire directorate oversees the provision of state-wide specialist resources in conservation, science and fire. It provides leadership and coordination of the statewide nature conservation program by developing strategy and tools; providing advice and support; enabling partnerships; setting standards and enabling monitoring, evaluation, reporting and improvement (MERI). These activities enable evidence-based decision making by the organisation and improves the effectiveness of management. The directorate leads state-wide coordination and strategy for fire and emergency and liaises with the Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Action (DEECA) and other emergency services organisations. The directorate provides strategic operational direction, advice and expertise for the Operations Division in fire and emergency management.

**We're looking for someone with**:

- Must be a licenced Remote Pilot with demonstrated extensive experience (minimum 50 hours) in the management and operation of Remotely Piloted Aircraft.
- Demonstrated extensive experience as an Air Attack Supervisor or equivalent in fire and emergency management
- Demonstrated extensive experience in aviation management including provision of expert technical advice and support to aerial Land Management programs is essential.
- A Current Resume
- A Cover Letter

**Application Close date**: Sunday, 10 August 2025

**Sound like you?**
- If you don't hold every skill or experience detailed above, please don't rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who value collaboration and integrity. We value a culture where everyone can be themselves at work, regardless of background, orientation, age or gender.

**Employment Requirements**
- Parks Victoria is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children, in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards. All prospective employees to undergo a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment.

- Applications close Sunday 10 August 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted
- 28 July 2025

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