Drone Operations Support Officer (AU) at DroneShield

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Attention To Detail, Problem Solving, Asset Management, Technical Aptitude, Team Support, Operational Outcomes, Travel, Jira, Confluence, Drone Hardware, Radio Communication, Remote Pilot License, Soldering

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

About the role The Drone Operations Team is seeking a Drone Operations Support Officer with relevant experience to join our growing team in Sydney, Australia. This position will report to the Maintenance Controller. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting our drone pilots and operations team, assist the maintenance controller in managing our expanding drone fleet, and ensuring operational readiness across all platforms. This is a hands-on, dynamic role that combines office-based work with opportunities to work in the field. This role would suit someone who is highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, technically minded, and genuinely interested in drone technology. This role provides the opportunity to work in a high paced, rewarding and ever evolving industry. Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations Coordinate and manage drone inventory, including tagging, maintenance, and preparation of airframes at testing facilities and the Sydney CBD office Facilitate asset bookings Maintain documentation and support compliance requirements, including flight logs, maintenance records, and CASA reporting Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on drones, ground stations, and associated equipment Work closely with drone pilots, engineers, and operations teams to ensure smooth deployments and successful field operations Assist in weekly test flights of newly acquired aircraft Act as a visual observer (spotter) during drone operations across NSW on occasions Qualifications, Experience and Skills Essential Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills Previous experience in asset and inventory management Demonstrated technical aptitude Genuine interest in supporting team success and operational outcomes Willingness to travel to test sites on occasion Valid Australian driver’s license Desirable Previous experience with Jira and Confluence Familiarity with drone hardware systems and radio communication equipment Remote Pilot License Soldering experience Note for recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters unless specifically instructed.

Responsibilities

The Drone Operations Support Officer will coordinate and manage drone inventory, facilitate asset bookings, and maintain documentation for compliance. They will also perform routine maintenance and assist in test flights while supporting drone pilots and operations teams.