Airfield Coordinator – Ground Servicing Equipment

Join Melbourne Airport as an Airfield Coordinator and help keep ground servicing equipment safe, efficient, and ready for smooth operations.

Melbourne Airport is Australia’s busiest 24/7 airport and we’re committed to keeping our airfield operations safe, efficient, and well organised. We’re now seeking an Airfield Coordinator to help keep our ground servicing equipment safe, efficient, and ready for smooth operations.

This role is a 12-month fixed-term contract opportunity based at our designated ground servicing equipment storage areas and supports airlines and their contracted ground handling companies. You’ll be responsible for ensuring equipment is stored safely, space is used effectively, and strong processes are in place to keep operations running smoothly.

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:

• Oversee the safe staging and storage of ground servicing equipment and Unit Load Devices (containers and pallets used to transport baggage and cargo).
• Provide real-time support to airlines and ground handling teams at equipment storage areas.
• Audit equipment demand and capacity, capturing data to improve efficiency.
• Monitor Unit Load Device stock levels, set limits in collaboration with airlines and ground handlers, and coordinate offsite transfers when required.
• Review CCTV footage and issue notices if equipment is left unsecured.
• Support contingency planning during peak travel periods.
• Provide regular reports on stock holdings, transfers, damaged equipment, and other key data.
• Contribute to improving the design and layout of equipment storage areas to achieve safer and more efficient outcomes.
• Help implement a stock control and visibility portal that provides alerts and actions.
• Coordinate removal or repair of damaged equipment.
• Support training for airline and ground handler teams on policies and procedures.
• Report incidents and hazards as they occur.

The successful candidate will have:

• Knowledge of airfield, airline, or ground handling operations.
• Familiarity with aviation safety regulations, including the Civil Aviation Safety Authority’s (CASA) Manual of Standards Part 139 for aerodrome operations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Highly organised and structured approach to work.
• Ability to introduce and embed new systems from concept through to implementation.
• Advanced skills in Excel or other analytical tools, with the ability to draw insights from data.
• Experience in stock management through an airline or ground handling organisation.

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.