The Office of the Chief Remote Pilot (OCRP) ensures safe and regulatory compliant drone operations and supports the use of drones and associated technologies capability across the Department. We provide and manage the policy and operational framework to ensure compliance with Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulations and the requirements for managing enterprise risks. Other functions of the OCRP include: Building capability in drones and next generation technologies that support cross-cutting applied science, compliance and protected area management activities, and safety and wellbeing of staff in operational settings. Driving innovation in environmental data collection, monitoring and downstream analytics to inform operational and regulatory decision-making and policy. Strengthening partnerships with other agencies, First Nations Peoples, industry and academia to enhance operational capability. The ORCP facilitates cross-cutting science and innovation, using drones and by developing and testing cost effective and scalable environmental monitoring technologies with end users. We provide actionable insights through integrating Edge compute, AI and data analytics, IoT, and cloud services to connect remote environmental monitoring to decision-makers. Through our base in Parks Australia, we develop environmental monitoring solutions in some of Australia's most iconic protected areas and partner with First Nations ranger groups in program delivery. The key duties of the position include This is a technical role supporting the delivery of a multiyear project to enhance key Southeast Asian countries' ability to manage their maritime domains through the improved use of contemporary technologies, with a focus on uncrewed systems. The responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to: Provide technical advice on uncrewed system platforms, sensors, and relevant maritime domain technologies, with a focus on operational suitability and integration for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) use cases. Develop operational concepts (CONOPs) and mission profiles for uncrewed ISR missions in maritime and coastal environments. Assist in the integration of ISR data into broader maritime domain awareness systems, supporting real-time decision-making and intelligence sharing. Support the Technical Training Officer (TTO) with delivery of ISR-focused training modules, ensuring participants are equipped with skills in mission planning, sensor employment, data interpretation, and reporting. Collaborate closely with the Project Lead and TTO to ensure technical standards and operational effectiveness are embedded in all project activities. Support the Chief Remote Pilot and Director, ISR & Compliance in writing comprehensive Test and Evaluation Reports for uncrewed systems trialled in the project.
