New Terminal - Senior Airfield Planner

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.

Perth Airport is investing more than $5 billion in new infrastructure so we can support our airline partners to grow, offering more services to new destinations and an improved customer experience.

Over the coming decade we will expand T1 International, and build new domestic terminal facilities, a parallel runway, two multi-storey carparks and our first airport hotel. This will deliver one airport for the people of Western Australia which will host all flight services in a central location giving passengers a seamless, world-class travel experience.

The Perth Airport estate is spread over 2100 hectares and has developed a $1.5 billion portfolio of existing industrial premises and significant vacant land holdings.

We service a truly diverse community and play an important role in strengthening cultural, family and social bonds while supporting business, tourism and leisure travel.

Our team are currently looking for an experienced and enthusiastic New Terminal – Senior Airfield Planner

What you'll do:

As the Senior Airfield Planner for the New Terminal, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting the Consolidation Planning Manager and the General Manager of Planning & Design, alongside the New Terminal team.

Your daily responsibilities will include overseeing the planning and design of new airfield and apron facilities, conducting detailed data analysis, and facilitating high-quality planning studies by external consultants.

You'll assist in preparing essential planning documents and provide timely and accurate information to internal stakeholders and regulatory authorities. Additionally, you'll engage with various stakeholders to gather planning inputs, support discussions, and ensure all initiatives align with safety, risk, and environmental requirements. Your role will also involve contributing to the review of innovative technologies and trends for the New Terminal.

Furthermore, you'll be responsible for coordinating with different departments to ensure seamless project execution and addressing any issues that may arise during the planning and implementation phases. Your expertise and proactive approach will be crucial in ensuring the successful completion of the New Terminal project.

About You:

·        Will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in airport planning at major airports or aviation planning consultancies, with a focus on aprons and airfields.

·        You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Airport Planning, Engineering, or a related field.

·        You possess strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a keen ability to analyse data effectively.

·        You are an excellent communicator, capable of presenting information clearly both orally and written.

·        You have experience in the planning and design process for infrastructure projects.

·        You are proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, with advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with CAD or similar drawing packages is advantageous but not essential.

·        You are a team player who can work effectively with peers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to achieve planning and design objectives.

About Us:

We offer a dynamic and supportive team culture, a contemporary workplace with great facilities and a modern approach to work/life integration. Our competitive remuneration package comes with additional company benefits including free parking.

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 ESPG (Environmental, Social, People, Governance) performance across our value chain and areas that have material environmental and social impact.

If this sounds like you please get in touch.