Lead transformative capital projects at Melbourne Airport, driving innovation and excellence in infrastructure upgrades!

Are you ready to tackle complex and diverse projects in a challenging environment? We’re looking for a Program Manager to lead our airfield projects, including civil and pavement works, repairs, surveying, and design management. With your construction or contracting background, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to manage external contractors, you'll play a crucial role in our projects team. If you thrive in high-stakes situations and are eager to expand your expertise, apply today.

Melbourne Airport is at the forefront of a dynamic expansion, poised to support the city's ascent to become Australia’s largest city within the next decade. As we soar towards new heights, we're embarking on ambitious projects, including the development of a third runway, state-of-the-art terminals and major business park projects creating unparalleled opportunities for growth and innovation. 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:

Develop and refine clear project briefs in collaboration with stakeholders before starting the design phase to ensure all requirements are met and redesign is minimised.
Oversee the project design team to ensure compliance with APAM standards and maintain a strong focus on enhancing customer experience in all passenger-facing designs.
Integrate innovative solutions, such as off-site manufacturing, to provide additional benefits and efficiencies where appropriate.
Actively manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution and communication.
Lead the creation of accurate project budgets and implement strategic procurement approaches that drive value while managing risks and commercial terms effectively.
Maintain a proactive approach to cost control and financial management throughout the project lifecycle.
Ensure a strong emphasis on safety with a goal of zero incidents, while guiding project teams to meet key milestones and deliver high-quality outcomes on schedule.

The successful candidate will have:

Tertiary qualified with experience in engineering, planning, development and delivery of projects in the Aviation/Built Environment, or related experience within this field.
Previous Project Management/ Project Delivery Experience through all stages of the Project Lifecycle.
End to end experience in leading built environment capital projects in a 24/7 complex operational environment.
Experienced in leading multiple sub-programs or projects concurrently to meet agreed timelines
Experiencing in leading multi-disciplinary design teams through the project lifecycle
Strong financial management and commercial acumen.
Experience in construction procurement methodologies.
Strong interpersonal and relationship skills need to be able to communicate at all levels internally and externally including clear and concise communication.
Experience in anticipating problems and proactively mitigating potential issues.
The ability to tailor communication methods and practices to the relevant stakeholder audience.
Proven ability to influence third parties (internally and externally) in a high-pressure environment.

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.

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