Play a critical part in the development of Melbourne Airports 3rd Runway (M3R)
We currently have an exciting new opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Program Manager M3R to join our Aviation team.
The role for the M3R Program Manager is to support the Delivery Director in the development and management of the M3R program. The role is key to ensuring the M3R program is developed and implemented to support APAM strategic objectives. The role will require a suitably experienced and qualified individual who has the ability to work with the M3R program team and wider stakeholder group the project lifecycle.
Explore how we are thinking big with exciting projects like the Third Runway, state-of-the-art terminals, and thriving business park developments. You can also learn more about life at Melbourne Airport – our culture, values, and what makes us unique at https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/corporate/our-culture-and-values. 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:
- Leading and managing successful delivery of assigned tasks within the M3R project
- Being a key point of contact for stakeholders in assigned tasks
- Keeping the stakeholders up to speed with progress in delivery of assigned tasks
- Ensuring coordination of capital project activities across other business units and program groups
- Ensuring cross collaboration across BU functions including drawing in APAM SMEs as required to support Project Delivery
- Ensuring projects are being progressed to meet APAM requirements in delivery of benefits
- Playing a key role in engagement of internal and external stakeholders
- Escalating issues/ matters for direction as needed
- Monitoring the project teams to ensure the brief and scope are being delivered
- Ensuring tasks and activities are being progressed to meet respective commercial agreement target
The successful candidate will have:
- Tertiary qualified with experience in planning, development and delivery of projects in the Built Environment.
- Aviation and airfield program/ project management experience desired
- Have an understanding of relevant regulations and legislation
- Have strong financial/commercial acumen including development of business cases and development financial appraisals
- Be experienced in developing, assessing and evaluation of options (technical and commercial)
- Have ability to produce results within a given timeframe
- Have a high level of motivation and proven experience driving project outcomes
- Have well developed communication skills, both written and verbal and able to communicate at all levels of organisations
- Ability to make sound decisions and problem solve and provide the business with solutions
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.
- Published on 26 Jun 2025, 2:02 AM