Drone Pilot (Temporary Opportunity Up To Aug 28)
Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW
Job category: Projects
Job location:
Leichhardt, NSW, AU, 2040
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Job reference number: 110885
Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time
Salary range: $111625.0-$122786.0
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If you’re after impact, there’s no other organisation in Australia that delivers work on this scale.
You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work-life balance or wellbeing.
In this role, you'll:
Work as part of a team delivering innovative drone operations that support incident response, major events, maritime activities, infrastructure inspections and critical transport operations across NSW.
This role will see you operating advanced RPAS platforms and payloads in both field-based and remote environments. You will contribute to the delivery of Australian-first autonomous drone capabilities, support BVLOS Drone-in-a-Box operations from our Remote Operations Centre and help shape the future of drone services across Sydney and regional NSW.
You will pioneer new ways of delivering situational awareness, safety and operational efficiencies through cutting-edge drone technology in a dynamic, highly regulated and operationally critical environment.
This role is a temporary opportunity up to 2 years, joining the Drone Operations Team in Leichhardt, Sydney.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.
About you
Your commercial RPAS experience, aviation safety mindset and strong communication skills will see you thrive in this dynamic operational environment. You bring at least two years' commercial drone experience, a strong understanding of aviation regulations and RPAS legislation, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
You're a safety-focused aviation professional, skilled at delivering drone operations in complex environments and committed to operational excellence. Holding a Sub-25kg Remote Pilot License (RePL), Aeronautical Radio Operator’s Certificate (AROC) and a current Australian driver's licence, you'll be willing to travel regularly and work outside standard business hours. Experience with BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) and EVLOS (Extended Line of Sight) operations will be highly regarded, while IREX (Instrument Rating Examination) certification or CASA BVLOS OCTA is desirable.
Who we are
Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.
Join us
Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.
This is an in-person, on-site role.
Apply today
Applications close 11:59 PM Monday 31 August 2026
For more information about this role, please contact
[email protected].
Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.
Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW
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