AddressUAV Pilot / Instructor
Fixed term, full time appointment until July 2025
Professional Employee Level 6 - $84,931 – $90,518
Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Casuarina Campus
Lead and deliver training and research operations for the North Australia Centre for Autonomous Systems (NACAS).
About the Position
The North Australia Centre for Autonomous Systems (NACAS) is a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) certified organisation at Charles Darwin University. The Centre conducts industry-focused research and training into the application of RPA (aka drones) across industries, businesses, and other sectors in northern Australia and the Asia Pacific regions. Our drone service and testing facility is located at CDU’s Casuarina Campus and boasts a large fleet of copter and fixed-wing aircraft, with specialisation in long-range eVTOL aircraft and beyond visual line of sight operations.
We are seeking a remote drone pilot/instructor to join our team and play a crucial role in developing drone research and training operations in the Northern Territory. Your responsibilities will include piloting drones for testing, remote sensing, surveillance, freight delivery, and undertaking Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations. We are also looking for someone who can assist the Chief Pilot to deliver the Certificate III Aviation Remote Pilot course (which includes the RePL) and our Indigenous ‘On-Country’ ranger drone training program.
Working as the UAV Pilot / Instructor in our Research Centre is more than just flying drones; it requires critical thinking problem solving and applying the latest drone technologies to unlock new possibilities for industries and sectors relevant to north Australia. These include but are not limited to environmental management, search and rescue, agriculture, health care delivery, construction, asset management, and public safety. Join us in shaping the drone industry for North Australia.
Candidates should have worked in the aviation industry (crewed or uncrewed) and have appropriate qualifications, a strong commitment to innovation and research, be willing to spend time in remote regions of the Northern Territory and engage in the training of First Nations People and students.
About You
To be successful, you will require:
• Significant experience (2+ years) in manned aircraft or remotely piloted aircraft flight operations.
• High level of understanding of aviation legislation.
• Proficient and confident in communicating with aircraft by VHF.
• Experience in flight planning and aviation safety management.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and cooperatively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated interest in undertaking research and training activities.
• A commitment to and understanding of workplace diversity and Occupational Health and Safety.
• Willingness to travel to and operate in remote and beautiful wild places.
• Experience of working or living in regional or remote areas.
To view the responsibilities of the role, please click on the: Position Profile.
This position is subject to Charles Darwin University Affirmative Action Priority Recruitment measures, in accordance with s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT) 1992.
First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply & will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
For information on Affirmative Action Priority Recruitment at CDU and how to apply, please visit https://www.cdu.edu.au/careers-cdu/affirmative-action-priority-recruitment
Remuneration
Appointment to this role will be at Professional Employee Level 6. The base salary will be in the range of $84,931 – $90,518 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $99,369 - $105,906 per annum, including 17% superannuation.
What’s in it for you?
• An employer who values your contribution to building a bigger, better and stronger University
• Work with a University committed to changing people’s lives for the better through training, education and research
• Opportunities for professional development, paid study and career progression
• An enviable lifestyle in the spectacular Northern Territory
• 17% superannuation
• Up to six weeks of paid annual leave
• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave (primary care giver), in addition to government payments (eligibility criteria apply)
• Recognition of prior service with another Australian university / NT Government for Long Service Leave (recognition applied to qualifying period only)
• Ability to negotiate transfer of leave entitlements under the Public Employment (Mobility) Act 1989
• Free on-campus parking in designated areas
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging opportunities
How to Apply
All applications must be received online via the ‘apply’ button and should include your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant skills and experience.
For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Hamish Campbell on 08 8946 60***or email ***************@cdu.edu.au
Adjustments can be made throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment to support applicants and employees with disability. CDU’s Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure can be found at https://policies.cdu.edu.au/view-current.php?id=191&version=1. If you would like to discuss adjustments, please contact the People Services Team on 08 8946 71***or email **************@cdu.edu.au.
Diversity and Inclusion
At CDU we actively celebrate our diversity. We innovate, embrace new ideas, and act with courage and kindness. We’re about what we can give to the world rather than what we take, and we believe in the transformative power of education. We work hard to make sure every member of our University community feels they truly belong. Understanding that it is through our focus on our people and leveraging our differences that will make CDU the most connected University in Australia, we are striving to ensure that our culture and our community are inclusive of all our staff, students, and visitors. We are committed to maintaining a culture where everyone feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals. Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and racially marginalised people, people with disability, neurotypical and neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed.
You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.
Applications Close: Thursday 11th July 2024
