Manager Capacity Planning

Lead the future of airport infrastructure and service optimisation as our Manager of Capacity Planning, bridging operations, aviation activity, and strategic growth!

The Manager Capacity Planning is accountable for determining the future capacity needs of the airport’s infrastructure and services assets and to ensure those needs are included in the airports long term capital plans.

This senior role within the Capacity Planning & Performance team leads the ongoing scenario analysis to evaluate existing capacity deficiencies, operating model execution and service levels to determine future Airport capacity requirements.

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.

The successful candidate will have:

• Advanced Statistical Modelling: Proficiency in applying statistical techniques to analyse demand and capacity data, forecast trends, and model scenarios.
• Data Analytics and Visualisation: Ability to utilise data analytics tools (e.g., Python, SQL) to extract insights from complex datasets. Proficiency in data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) to create informative and actionable visuals.
• Capacity Assessment and Planning: Ability to develop and improve capacity assessment frameworks and methodologies to ensure alignment with organisational goals and objectives.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong interpersonal skills to effectively engage and manage relationships with diverse stakeholders (internal teams, senior management, airline partnerships) to demonstrate and narrate capacity constraints and propose capacity enhancements and solutions.
• Leadership and Team Management: Experience in leading a team, providing direction, mentoring, and fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Communication and Presentation: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate complex statistical data and capacity models in a clear and compelling manner to non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address capacity-related challenges, prioritise initiatives, and make informed decisions under uncertainty.

Experience:

• Previous Experience: Previous experience in leadership roles involving demand forecasting, capacity planning, or operations management, preferably in a relevant industry (e.g., aviation, supply chain & logistics, similar).
• Statistical Analysis: Proven track record of applying statistical techniques and quantitative analysis to solve business problems related to demand and capacity.
• Continuous Improvement: Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for process optimisation and efficiency gains within capacity planning processes.
• Change Management: Experience in implementing changes to capacity planning processes or systems, including managing resistance and ensuring successful adoption by stakeholders.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with Aviation industry including airline networks, fleets, aviation market dynamics, and aviation critical infrastructure would be beneficial 

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
• 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
• Discounted onsite childcare at Creative Garden Early Learning
• Mental health and well-being initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career and professional development
• 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.