Capital Interface and Transition Manager

Join our exception team on critical airport infrastructure projects, ensuring seamless operations and outstanding customer service. As the key interface between teams and stakeholders, you'll drive collaboration and innovation, enhancing Launceston Airport's reputation and delivering exceptional value.

We currently have an exciting new opportunity for a skilled candidate to join us in the role of Capital Interface and Transition Manager. This position will manage and oversee the project scoping, delivery, transition, handover and operational efficiency of critical airport infrastructure across a range of projects including civil, airfield, landside and technology in close coordination with the capital works team.

This involves coordinating with project teams for smooth transitions, lifecycle management, and enhancing both operational efficiency and customer experience while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities:

The role's duties and accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Act as the main interface for project integration, overseeing operational efficiency and collaboration with various departments.
• Manage a portfolio of projects, ensuring governance, accountability, and alignment with Launceston Airport strategies.
• Establish strong communication channels and provide real-time project updates to stakeholders.
• Support Project Managers throughout the project lifecycle, maximising operational performance and client outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory standards, and customer service excellence.
• Coordinate project teams to minimise impacts on airport operations and manage change smoothly.
• Oversee asset lifecycle management and ensure effective transition, including documentation and training.
• Review and approve work permits, ensure ORAT (Operational Readiness and Airport Transition) plans are in place, and monitor key performance indicators.
• Lead process improvements and contribute to organisational goals through collaboration and problem-solving.

The successful candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualifications related to project management, aviation or construction management (desired)
• Experience with infrastructure management and project integration (desired).
• Experience and understanding of airport operations and aviation security requirements for airports.
• Project and change management skills and experience
• Experience in Operational Readiness Activation and Testing documentation development and roll-out

We understand that not everyone will feel they meet all of these 100%. However, if you feel you have the attitude and aptitude to grow within our team, we invite you to apply and have a conversation with us about this position.

About the Company:

Launceston Airport’s vision is to be the “Port of Choice” and tourism gateway to Tasmania and is an industry multi-award-winning major airport. With a proud history dating back to our first grass runway in 1929, the airport has grown and evolved, but our number one priority remains to deliver a safe and secure airport and a superior customer experience to every passenger who uses the airport. Our dedicated and passionate team members love our Airport and our community.

Launceston Airport, operated by Australia Pacific Airports Corporation (APAC), is a company majority-owned by institutional superannuation and pension funds. We are proud to have a vibrant and friendly workplace culture. Our corporate offices are in the heart of the aviation activity, located within the terminal building.

Culture and Values:

Our “One Airport – One Team” approach fosters a culture of excellence for our people and their development and those of our customer and partner organisations. By joining the team at Launceston Airport, you will work within a friendly, high-performance culture with a focus on our people and their development. We provide a supportive environment, with values that encourage all of our employees to Be You, Think Big, Own it and Work Together.

Benefits:

• Access to airport car parking 24 hours/365 days a year for both business and personal use
• Hybrid flexible working arrangements
• Airport Holiday, an additional day of leave
• Wellness Day, a further additional day of leave
• Mental health and well-being initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career and professional development
• Participation in a range of social impact days and activities
• Living in one of Australia’s only six ’30 minute cities.’ To learn more about Launceston as a career destination, and all our wonderful city has to offer, visit https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Home

APAC is committed to weaving Diversity into our DNA. We believe that Diversity and Inclusion will help us realise our greatest potential as a company, and maximise the potential of all our team members. We strive to create a culture where our team members understand that each individual is unique and that embracing diversity makes us more flexible, productive, and creative.

APAC provides equal opportunity and advancement in employment regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, cultural background, caring responsibilities, disability or socio-economic background. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our workplace values of authenticity, passion, accountability & collaboration.