Description:
About Us
Avisure is a specialist consultancy that has been supporting the aviation industry with wildlife and operational expertise for over 30 years. Recognised as industry leaders in wildlife strike mitigation, we have delivered projects for air operators, regulators, and airports at more than 70 national, international, and military locations.
About the Role
Based in Adelaide, you will report directly to the Team Leader - South Australia and be part of the Avisure Southern Australia team, servicing both South Australia and Victoria. This position requires excellent organisational and observational skills to support our team of consultants.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting wildlife surveys
- Performing airfield wildlife inspections and dispersal
- Managing wildlife on and around airfields
- Collating and analysing data
- Liaising with clients and stakeholders
- Occasional assistance with feral animal programs
- The successful candidate will receive on-the-job training to meet Avisure’s professional standards.
Work Hours
This is a field-based role with some office duties -
- Fieldwork shifts are mostly rostered between 7am and 7pm, there are also early morning, evening and weekend shifts rostered to service project/client requirements.Office-based work is generally during standard business hours
- Salary is based on experience required for the role Interstate projects may require some travel. Successful applicants must successfully complete a pre-employment fitness-for-work assessment
Essential Skills & Attributes
Requirements of the role include -
- Qualification in wildlife management, such as Certificate III or Diploma in Conservation and Land Management, or equivalent with a focus on wildlife
- Strong wildlife identification skills and experience in conducting field surveys
- Ability to problem-solve and work both independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication skills, reliability, initiative, and ability to prioritise workload
- High situational awareness and a demonstrated ability to operate in aviation or similar high-risk environments
- Willingness to travel, including remote or interstate projects (2–3 weeks at a time)
- Current, unrestricted Australian driver’s licence
- Successful National Police Checks
- Willingness to obtain a firearms licence and operate associated equipment for wildlife control
Highly regarded Skills & Attributes
- The following qualifications and experience would be highly regarded:
- Experience conducting ornithological surveys and wildlife studies
- Knowledge and experience in vertebrate pest control and wildlife management
- Experience in stakeholder engagement and public speaking
- Experience working on airfields or within an aviation environment
- Aerodrome Reporting Officer (ARO) Certificate
- Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate (AROC)
- Firearms licence – Categories A, B and/or C
- First Aid and CPR certification
- Proficiency in report writing, data collation, and data analysis
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
Employee Benefits
- We value our team and offer a range of Employee Benefits inlcuingincluding a paid day off on your birthday, $200 health and wellbeing contribution, and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
- Avisure is an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.