UAV Project Officer

4 weeks ago


Adelaide, Australia The University of Adelaide Full time

(HEO5) $77,409 to $86,072 salary per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

2 Years Fixed Term | Full Time

TERN (Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network) is Australia’s field-based ecological observatory; collecting, recording and sharing data and samples using highly instrumented monitoring sites, surveys and remote-sensing techniques such as drones and satellites. TERN’s model-ready data enables researchers, land managers and policy-makers to detect and interpret changes in ecosystems from continental scale to field sites at more than 1000 representative locations. Since 2012, TERN’s Ecosystem Surveillance group, based at The University of Adelaide, has collected soil and vegetation data and samples according to standardised, widely endorsed and consistent protocols. The TERN Australia Soil and Herbarium Collection houses over 150,000 vegetation and soil samples, which are freely available for researchers to access on request along with the associated contextual data. TERN’s world-class surveillance monitoring infrastructure supports long-term ecological and biodiversity inventory, environmental monitoring and prediction, reporting and assessment, underpinning decisions about our greatest environmental challenges. TERN is enabled by the Australian Government’s National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS).

The TERN team are seeking a motivated and collaborative UAV Project Officer to assist the TERN UAV Lead. In this role the UAV Project Officer will be:

Conducting aerial surveys using UAVs Developing best practice ecosystem monitoring and assessment methods that are rigorous, safe and cost effective Assisting with curation of data Assist with soil samples and plant specimens

Interstate and remote travel, including camping in remote locations for extended periods of time for up to two weeks, indicatively six – eight times per year. When not in the field, the UAV Project Officer will spend time at the University of Adelaide’s Waite Campus at the TERN Surveillance facility working with the wider TERN team to understand data.

To be successful you will need:

Demonstrated experience participating in remote area operations, incorporating effective communications, navigation, management of health, safety and wellbeing, and the environment. Demonstrated experience piloting complex remote piloted aircraft systems and remote sensing payloads in complex and remote environments. Experience operating four-wheel-drive vehicles in various terrains, including basic maintenance, or willingness to undertake relevant training. Experience in the use of relevant computer applications, including Microsoft Office. Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise and organise work to achieve goals and meet deadlines. Demonstrated ability to promote the organisational values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery, and a commitment to positively comply with the associated behaviour expectations.

Qualifications / Licences

Completion of Bachelor’s degree in Science/relevant field or equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training. Current first aid qualification (Provide First Aid / Advanced First Aid / Remote Area First Aid), or willingness to undertake relevant training. Current C (car) class drivers licence, and experience driving manual vehicles

Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate. 

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.


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