Manager Aerial Operations

As Our Manager Aerial Operations, You Will

• Plan, organise, direct, and evaluate aerial operational field work to meet annual Program targets, plans, goals and priorities.
• Lead the aerial operations implementation, particularly in quality deliverables, performance measures, evidence-based risk assessment, resource prioritisation and stakeholder focus for the Program.
• Manage workforce performance and provide accurate reporting and advice on operational resources and activities to ensure accountable public service administration.
• Lead the aerial team in establishing and maintaining a positive profile with internal and external clients and stakeholders with particular focus on mitigating the risk of customer, community and environmental impacts as a result of aerial treatment
• Develop and review aerial operations policies and procedures to ensure scientific and legislative requirements are met with a scientific and community focus in accordance with the relative legislation.
• Establish regular communications, performance reviews and resource assessment to manage the workforce and major contracts for the aerial operational activities of the Program.
• Identify, monitor, assess and report on operational risks and issues, recommending practical solutions to mitigate impacts on Program delivery.
• Conduct process reviews to redesign the business to meet scientific, cost efficient and practical operational delivery.
• Manage major procurement contracts for the delivery of aerial operational activities.
• Provide specialist, high level advice to the Director on fire ant aerial operational risk management, operational efficiency, performance, and policy development to address the identified issues.
• Oversee and manage the delivery of major projects and new initiatives associated with the operational delivery of the Program.
• Ensure that appropriate policy and risk management frameworks are in place to effectively manage the prevention and review of Workplace, Health and Safety and Human Relations issues.
• Work with the Program management team to build an effective organisation and foster a work environment that values individual and team performance and continuous improvement and innovation of the Aerial Operations.

You may also have

• While not mandatory, a relevant qualification from a recognised tertiary institution, would be well regarded.

The work we do is widespread and varied, but our people are united by an innate sense of purpose, and a passion to serve their fellow Queenslanders. Our people are talented, down-to-earth and resilient, and the work they do every day fills them with gratification and pride. This is what keeps them coming back.

Here are some other reasons why our people choose us:

• Have visible impact in your community, and directly contribute to making Queensland a better place to live.
• Flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance.
• Salary sacrificing options and competitive superannuation.
• A variety of fantastic leave benefits, supported across the broader Queensland public sector.
• Access to confidential and free counselling for you and your immediate family members through our Employee Assistance Program.
• We are committed to preventing violence against women and are proud to be a White Ribbon accredited

Join us and help preserve and protect Queensland's biosecurity.

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Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/668491/25
Closing Date: Wednesday, 12 November 2025
Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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