Airline Contracts Manager

Perth Airport is Australia’s Western Hub connecting the people, businesses and communities of Western Australia with the rest of Australia and the world. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year, Perth Airport plays a significant role in providing economic, social and cultural benefits to West Australians.

With record passenger numbers and increasing development activity to meet the growing demand, it is an exciting time to join the airport team. 

The Perth Airport estate is spread over 2100 hectares and plays an important role in supporting the growth of the state of Western Australia and contributing to the prosperity of all Australians.

We have a unique opportunity for an Airline Contracts Manager to join our Commercial and Aviation team.

What you'll do:

• Interpret and track contractual commitments under Aeronautical Services Agreements and other contracts.

• Communicate key obligations and issue formal notices.

• Drive project milestones through regular meetings, ensuring strategic alignment and timely delivery of all contract-related deliverables.

• Develop templates, gather and coordinate input from multiple departments to create a single source of truth for reporting to internal teams and Airlines.

• Identify, mitigate, and manage risks in line with PAPL’s Risk Management Framework.

About you:

• Highly experienced commercial and contractual acumen, with the ability to understand, interpret, and act on complex contracts.

• Exposure to project management, particularly in delivering on large commercial contracts.

• Highly skilled in developing reports and presenting data clearly to both internal and external stakeholders.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to liaise across multiple teams and manage key stakeholder relationships.

• Skilled in managing risks and ensuring business continuity, applying sound judgment to navigate complex issues.

• A clear communicator who is able to make complex decisions whilst focusing on performance and accountability.

• Excellent attention to detail, planning and time management a must.

• Tertiary qualification in Business, Finance, Legal, or a related discipline is highly desirable.

Perth Airport is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to building an equitable and diverse workforce representative of the community we serve. We encourage and welcome applications from all communities and backgrounds.

Doing the right thing by the planet and future generations is important to us. At PAPL we place a strong emphasis on embedding sustainability throughout our business strategy and operations. We remain steadfast in our commitment to driving ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) performance across our value chain and areas that have material environmental and social impact.

If this sounds like you please get in touch.