Remote (UAV) Pilot

• 2 Year Fixed Term Full-Time Opportunity | $104,723 + 16.5% Super 
• Receive a Fortnightly Rostered Day Off in support of work life balance!
• Frequent travel required across the Ausgrid Network

About Ausgrid – we’re wired for good

We’re the largest distributer of electricity on Australia’s east coast, which means over two million homes and businesses rely on our good work. We’re here at the heart of the energy transition, and we’re driven by a powerful purpose to make electricity accessible for all.

It’s an exciting new chapter for our company with each day bringing a renewed energy to how we deliver, store and use electricity. As we continue to grow, we’re in search of exceptional talent to help us achieve our goals.

Everyone’s job is important here. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We’re committed to fostering a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace, and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

See yourself working here

As the Remote (UAV) Pilot, you’ll play a key role in inspecting and maintaining our electrical network using advanced UAV technology. You’ll work alongside experienced pilots and technical teams, capturing critical data that helps prevent outages and improves safety. Whether you're flying in remote areas or collaborating with field crews and stakeholders, your work will directly support the reliability of our energy infrastructure.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Act as a Remote Pilot in Command of multi-rotor drones under Ausgrid’s Remote Aircraft Operator’s Certificate (ReOC) under VLOS / EVLOS / BVLOS flight rules.
• Develop flight plans for assigned work using established procedures and work instructions.
• Apply all drone safety & operational procedures in daily operations under guidance of the Chief Remote Pilot and Senior Remote Pilot(s).
• Act in strict compliance with CASA regulations, Ausgrid Remote Operator’s Operations Manual, Ausgrid’s Drone Authorisations Procedure, Ausgrid’s Electrical Safety Rules and other organisational policies.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders as required for operational delivery of drone tasks such as customers, contact centre staff and other operational field workers.
• Ability to operate autonomously to deliver accountabilities, including travel in remote areas.

Frequent travel will be required in this role. You'll regularly operate a company vehicle and travel across Ausgrid's network area in NSW. This will involve regular travel and working away from home on a routine basis.

What you bring to the role

Our hiring decisions are not only based on your experience and skills, but your passion, attitude and alignment to our core values. 

This is a role for someone who self-motivated and comfortable working solo while still collaborating with multiple teams. You’ll need strong computer literacy, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and compliance. If you’re ready to take your drone career to the next level, this is your chance to be part of a cutting-edge program that’s shaping the future of asset inspection.

To be successful, you will have:

• CASA certification to fly aircraft remotely up to 25 kg for commercial purposes.
• Experience in flying remote-controlled planes and/or drones.
• Knowledge of aviation industry procedures, protocols and other requirements for operation of remote aircraft in restricted airspace.
• Good oral and written communication skills with experience in communicating with internal and technical and non‐technical stakeholders.
• Have a minimum of 200 hours of logged drone hours

Desirable but not mandatory:

• Experience undertaking LiDAR and photogrammetry data capture using drones.
• Knowledge and experience in drone maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of Ausgrid’s flight management and asset management systems including AVCRM and SAP.

Life at Ausgrid

At Ausgrid, we go beyond just a competitive salary to offer an exciting range of benefits. From salary sacrificing electric vehicles and novated leasing, to discounted corporate health insurance and access to Fitness Passport, our benefits support your work here, and your life out there.

Celebrate success every day with our employee recognition program to bring out each other’s best. Looking to grow professionally? We’ve got you covered with study assistance, secondments, training and mentors, whose advice you’ll keep wherever you go.

We’re proud to offer gender-neutral parental leave to balance work when growing your family. And if you’re caring for elderly parents, our aged care support services offer expert guidance to help you access care for your loved ones. At Ausgrid, it's all about supporting you in every aspect of life.

If you require support with your application/reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please reach out to our dedicated Talent Team recruitment@ausgrid.com.au.

Application close date: 7th November 2025 (please note, this date is subject to early closure)

Applicants must have full Australian work rights to apply.