Airport Services Manager

We currently have an exciting new opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Airport Services Manager to join our Airport Operations team at Launceston Airport.

Key responsibilities:

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

• Lead airport interface, compliance and standards across operations, ensuring alignment with CASA regulations and operational priorities
• Provide strategic oversight of operational readiness, including ORAT activities and integration of infrastructure projects into a live airport environment
• Drive regulatory compliance, audits and risk mitigation initiatives, ensuring adherence to MOS 139 and all legislative requirements
• Act as the key operational interface for airlines, regulators and contractors, managing complex stakeholder relationships
• Lead, mentor and develop the Interface, Compliance and Administration team, including workforce planning and rostering
• Deliver continuous improvement across systems, processes and operational performance to enhance safety, efficiency and customer outcomes

The successful candidate will have:

• Extensive experience in airport operations, airfield management or aviation infrastructure environments
• Strong knowledge of CASA regulations, MOS 139 and aerodrome certification requirements
• Demonstrated leadership experience in complex, safety-critical operational settings
• Proven experience managing project interfaces, operational risk and ORAT activities
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• Experience leading regulatory audits and driving continuous improvement initiatives

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.