Program Manager - Civil Infrastructure

We currently have an exciting new opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Program Manager – Civil Capex to join our Planning, Infrastructure & Environment team at Melbourne Airport.

This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering a diverse portfolio of civil capital works across one of Australia’s most complex and operationally active infrastructure environments. From airfield and landside infrastructure to terminal precinct upgrades, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of Melbourne Airport while delivering projects that will enable the biggest transformation Melbourne Airport has seen in decades.

Working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of civil infrastructure projects ranging from $100k to $20m+, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to a high standard of quality.

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:

• Lead the design and delivery of civil capital projects across the airport precinct including landside infrastructure, terminal environments and airfield civil works. Including but not limited to; Water, sewer, stormwater, Roads, Information Communications and Technology trunk infrastructure.
• Manage multi-disciplinary internal and external project teams, including consultants and contractors, ensuring projects meet safety, schedule, cost and quality objectives.
• Drive strong design management practices, ensuring project briefs are clearly defined, stakeholder requirements are met, and customer experience considerations are embedded in passenger-facing environments.
• Oversee procurement strategies, cost planning and financial management to ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets and commercial frameworks.
• Lead the end-to-end project lifecycle, including project scoping, business case development, design management, procurement, construction delivery and project handover.
• Maintain strong engagement with internal stakeholders across aviation operations, property, retail, finance, ICT, safety and infrastructure teams.
• Ensure all projects adhere to APAC governance, reporting requirements and safety standards, with a strong focus on the Target Zero safety philosophy.

The successful candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in engineering, construction, project management, planning or a related built environment discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 8–10+ years’ experience delivering capital projects within complex operational environments such as airports, infrastructure, utilities or large public precincts.
• Demonstrated experience delivering end-to-end project lifecycle management, including design development, procurement and construction delivery.
• Strong commercial acumen, including cost planning, contract negotiation and procurement strategy.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence internal and external partners in fast-paced operational environments. Including working with, and managing utility, and telecommunications agencies, providers, and preferred contractors.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex technical information into clear business outcomes, and reach agreement with affected stakeholders to allow projects to progress.

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
• 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.