Role Overview
This is a role for the ABF Supervisor, RPAS Operations position at Australian Border Force.
About Our Team
We are part of National Operations, Operational Coordination & Planning, Technical Support To Operations, and RPAS Operations teams.
Main Responsibilities
* Contribute to ABF RPAS capability strategic direction, planning, and development.
* Maintain the Senior Remote Pilot (SRP) cohort for Home Affairs.
* Act as an ABF RPAS Quality, Safety, and Assurance (QSA) Officer.
Ideal Candidate
* Demonstrated experience in operating RPAS under a Remote Operator's Certificate.
* Knowledge of project and program management.
* Commercial electronic technologies awareness, including wireless communications, computer operating systems, computer hardware, and computer networks.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Ensure RPAS operations comply with Civil Aviation Act and Regulations.
* Sustain the existing ABF RPAS program.
* Enhance governance and procedural frameworks.
Additional Functions
* Support ABF/TSO strategic engagements domestically and internationally.
Requirements
* Demonstrated experience in operating RPAS on a commercial basis.
* CASA accreditation, including a valid 25kg multirotor endorsement and aviation radio qualification 'AROC'.
* Hold a valid State/Territory Driver license with no restrictions.
* Able to hold and maintain an ABF Use of Force Permit.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (AGSVA) security clearance.
Recruitability
The Department is committed to workforce diversity and applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background, or have a disability are encouraged to apply.