Clerk of Works

We currently have an exciting new opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Clerk of Works to join our Safety team.

​The Clerk of Works is responsible for ensuring that construction projects and facilities maintenance works meet the required standards for safety, quality and compliance. This role will work across all precincts (airside, landside and terminals) and engage with all capital works project teams and facilities maintenance providers to ensure that designs are appropriate, works are completed safely and to the required quality standards and transitioned seamlessly into operations. The role will use their extensive experience to support project teams and facilities maintenance providers to develop creative solutions by either following or modifying existing procedures. ​ 

Melbourne Airport is at the forefront of a dynamic expansion, poised to support the city's ascent to become Australia’s largest city within the next decade. As we soar towards new heights, we're embarking on ambitious projects, including the development of a third runway, state-of-the-art terminals and major business park projects creating unparalleled opportunities for growth and innovation. Join us in shaping the future of aviation as we propel Melbourne Airport towards becoming Australia's favourite Airport destination.

Key responsibilities:

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

• Conduct regular safety audits and compliance checks to ensure the highest level of safety across all operations. 
• Support the development of risk assessments for high-risk works, operational changes and events. 
• Ensure hazards and incidents observed are reported through the Safety Incident Management System. 
• Support the investigation process following incidents to provide insight into potential root causes and contributing factors. 
• Ensure that corrective actions following incidents or non-compliance are implemented and tracked for effectiveness. 
• Support the conduct of Safety and Design and Safety in Operation workshops. 
• Build strong relationships with Internal and external Project Management teams, construction contractors facilities maintenance contractors and their subcontractors in order to support improved quality outcomes on projects and a reduction in the number and frequency of post completion defects including providing advice on the correct processes for completing works within the airport environment. 
• Engage with contractors to identify risks both within their site and to the wider operation and support the contractor with appropriate risk mitigations. 
• Work with project teams to conduct regular inspections, including at key hold points to support a reduction in the number of non-conformances and defects pre and post completion 
• Conduct regular quality and compliance checks across all construction and facilities maintenance works to ensure that completed works meet Melbourne Airports quality expectations, Melbourne Airport Standards, the National Construction Code and Australian Standards. 
• Support stakeholders in the works permitting process, in particular the Permission to Commence Works (PERCOW) process with both pre works reviews and post works sign off, focussing on safety, compliance and quality outcomes. 

The successful candidate will have:

• ​​​Experience in a Clerk of Works role within a client or contractor covering safety compliance, construction management and/or quality assurance/quality control. 
• ​Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience gained in a similar environment. 
• ​Detailed understanding of construction quality assurance/quality control 
• ​Demonstrated familiarity with safety management systems. 
• ​Experience in Safety in Design and Safety in Operations processes. 
• ​Demonstrated understanding of investigation principles with the ability to assist with incident investigations. 
• ​Demonstrated knowledge of airport operations in terms of safety and compliance. 
• ​Demonstrated well-developed project management and time management skills. 
• ​Detailed understanding of hazards, risk, controls and context for both safety and operational events. 
• ​Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislative requirements 

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:

Melbourne Airport (Australia Pacific Airports Corporation) is proud to be one of Australia's premier transport hubs and Victoria's gateway to the world, connecting us to the global marketplace. We are committed to creating connections that matter and enhancing the traveller experience across every aspect of our organisation to deliver our vision of becoming Australia's favourite Airport destination. Currently, in an exciting phase of change, we are delivering rewarding career opportunities, making Melbourne Airport a dynamic and fast-paced place to work for our people.

APAC is a majority Australian-owned private company that also operates Launceston Airport, the tourism gateway to Tasmania and an industry multi-award-winning airport.

Culture and Values:

By joining the team at Melbourne Airport, you will work within a friendly, high-performance culture with a focus on our people and their development.

Our vision is to become Australia's favourite Airport destination and our people are paramount to achieving this success. We provide a supportive environment, with values that encourage all of our employees to Be You, Think Big, Own it and Work Together.

Benefits:

• Free access to Higher State, our state-of-the-art Fitness Club & Wellness Hub at Novotel & ibis Styles Airport hotel.
• 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
• Discounted onsite childcare at Creative Garden Early Learning
• Mental health and well-being initiatives, including Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Long-term career and professional development opportunities
• Active social culture and participation in a range of social impact days and activities
• Signature Experiences including an airfield family day, and kids’ footy day 
• Access to an employee benefits scheme including access to corporate rates and airport retailer discounts (including SkyBus)

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 socioeconomic background. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our workplace values of Being You, Thinking Big, Owning It and Working Together.