Base pay range A$180,000.00/yr - A$200,000.00/yrSenior Consultant - Permanent Recruitment at people2people This is a rare opportunity to take the reins of ground handling operations at Sydney International Airport.
If you're an aviation leader who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment — and you want to make a genuine impact on service delivery at one of the busiest gateways in the region, then this role could be for you.We're looking for someone with a strong leadership skillset, someone who can balance strategy with day-to-day leadership, ensuring that passengers, airlines, and partners experience secure, seamless, and reliable ground services.
You'll oversee a large-scale team, drive performance across multiple service areas, and partner closely with customers and stakeholders to deliver on commitments.
Excitingly, we're open to applications from both local and international leaders with the right leadership skills, aviation background, and mindset.What You'll Be Doing Leading and developing a diverse team of managers and frontline staff to deliver operational excellence.Driving a culture where safety, service quality, and customer focus come first.Owning the P&L; and ensuring targets are achieved through smart planning and efficiency gains.Building trusted relationships with airline customers, airport authorities, regulators, and partners.Championing continuous improvement to keep services sharp, compliant, and future-ready.What You'll Bring Proven senior leadership experience in ground handling, aviation, or a highly regulated operational environment.The ability to inspire, coach, and lead teams in complex, multi-stakeholder settings.Strong financial and commercial acumen with a track record of managing budgets and P&L.Excellent; relationship-building skills — with customers, regulators, and your teams.A passion for delivering results safely, efficiently, and with the customer front of mind.Why This Role?
This isn't just another operational leadership job, it's a chance to make your mark at scale.
You'll be steering one of the most complex ground handling operations in Australia, backed by the resources and stability of a global aviation services group.You'll have the autonomy to shape strategy and culture while still being part of a collaborative leadership team.Your impact will be felt daily — by airline partners, passengers, and frontline teams who rely on safe and seamless operations.You'll enjoy a role that blends hands-on leadership with big-picture thinking, giving you both the challenge and the reward of running a high-profile operation.And with strong growth plans on the horizon, there's real scope to progress further within the organisation and expand your influence across the region.What's in it for you?
Genuine growth opportunities with a highly regarded global organisationA supportive culture where safety, teamwork, and service excellence come firstA generous salary package and bonus structure, commensurate with experienceContact: Please reach out to the recruiter for details.Seniority level ExecutiveEmployment type Full-timeJob function Management, Strategy/Planning, and General BusinessIndustriesAirlines and AviationWe're unlocking community knowledge in a new way.
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