About us

Biodiversity Australia - Aviation specialises in providing bespoke consultancy and management services, including Aerodrome Reporting Officer (ARO) duties, Wildlife Hazard Management, and Airport Environmental Planning. We are committed to upholding best practices in ecology and biology while ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance in aviation operations.

Biodiversity Australia is a consultancy focused on building sustainable partners, economic management and ecological balance. Innovative and rapidly growing, with a reputation for making bold moves in the industry, we are committed to driving sustainable solutions that balance economic growth and environmental preservation. We’re an Indigenous-owned business, proud to work with diverse clients across mining, construction, government, aviation and defence sectors.

 

About the opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated Airside Wildlife Management Officer with a passion for aviation safety and wildlife management for an opportunity working in locations across South East Queensland, with most of your time spent at Amberley.

Whether you have experience as a Wildlife Biologist, Aerodrome Reporting Officer (ARO), or Wildlife Management Officer (WMO), this role offers an opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic environment. Internal training and support will be provided to ensure your success.

 

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Actively managing wildlife airside to mitigate risks to aviation operations
• Collecting and maintaining accurate data on wildlife activity and management measures
• Liaising with clients to provide timely updates and expert advice
• Upholding high standards of ethics, safety, and operational excellence

About you

You have a passion for the aviation industry, are a dependable and safety-focused professional with a commitment to maintaining high operational and safety standards. You thrive in dynamic environments and excel at managing your responsibilities with precision and care.

 

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A strong understanding of wildlife behaviour and its implications for aviation safety
• Field experience demonstrating situational awareness in airside and aircraft environments (desirable)
• Experience or confidence with radio communications, ideally VHF (Ground and Tower)
• Qualifications such as Aerodrome Reporting Officer (ARO) or Work Safety Officer (desirable)
• A General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• A Firearms Licence (Category A & B) – highly desirable but not essential
• Eligibility to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)

 

This position requires a Baseline Australian Government Security Clearance. You will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.  

 

Equal opportunity measures

Biodiversity Australia is an equal opportunity employer, and we value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process, so if you require any adjustments for your application process, please contact Ashley at hr@biodiversityaust.com.au or by calling 1300 319 954.

 

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply.

 

The interview process will commence immediately, so we encourage all interested persons to apply without delay. Only applicants who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

 

 

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