Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $107,178 - $115,111
Grade: PVO6
Occupation: Environment
Location: Melbourne
Reference: VG/11458/OL
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:
Your application will need to include:
Application Close date: Sunday, 10 August 2025
Sound like you?
For a confidential discussion about the role, call Andrew Graystone on (03) 8427 2912 or apply online!
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.
If this resonates with you, then please consider applying or getting in touch to discuss.
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.