Lead innovation in the skies as our Chief Remote Pilot!

Are you an experienced Remote Pilot ready to step into a strategic leadership role? We’re looking for a Chief Remote Pilot to lead our drone operations, drive safety excellence, and shape the future of unmanned aviation within our organisation. This is a unique opportunity to combine hands-on flying expertise with leadership and strategic influence.

Why SLSQ?

You can be based on the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, or Gold Coast
Contribute to an organisation that saves lives!
Increase your take home pay with Salary Packaging
Paid parental leave available
Membership to Fitness Passport
Employee assistance program EAP for health and wellbeing
Flexible and hybrid working options
Onsite parking at all office locations

What You’ll Do:

Lead and oversee all remote piloting operations
Ensure compliance with CASA regulations and organisational policies
Develop, implement, and maintain operational procedures and safety systems
Mentor and supervise remote pilots and support their ongoing development
Manage risk assessments, incident investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives
Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies and audits
Support the growth and innovation of drone capabilities across the organisation

About You:

Working with Children Blue Card or ability to obtain
Successful completion of the CASA (OCTA) Examination
CASA Remote Pilot Licence (RePL Sub 25kg minimum)
CASA approval/appointment as Chief Remote Pilot
Extensive experience in UAV operations and aviation compliance
Strong knowledge of CASA regulations, ReOC requirements, and aviation safety systems
Proven experience managing multi-site operations and teams
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to develop policies, procedures, and operational frameworks
Strong organisational and time management skills
Ability to work autonomously and provide strategic direction
Current Surf Life Saving membership and proficient Bronze Medallion – Highly Desirable
Demonstrated experience in EVLOS, BVLOS, Remote Operations Centre (ROC), or advanced RPAS operations – Highly Desirable
CASA Instrument Rating Examination (IREX) pass – Highly Desirable

About SLSQ:

Surf Life Saving Queensland is a dynamic, purpose‑driven organisation committed to saving lives and building safer communities. Established in 1930, SLSQ now supports:

36,000+ members
57 surf lifesaving clubs
600+ staff
Programs reaching 462,000+ community participants annually

Our proud history is built on volunteer dedication, community engagement and a lifelong commitment to beach safety.

Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) is committed to creating a fair, inclusive, and representative organisation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people with disability. We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by Work180. If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please submit this form – https://form.jotform.com/252088501136856.

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