Airport Operations Specialist
Unique opportunity to step into a high-impact role at the heart of airport operations—where your expertise will directly influence the safety, efficiency, and future direction of aviation activities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards for airside access licensing
* Overseeing key aviation systems such as airside driver and vehicle control management systems, ensuring performance, data integrity, and user experience
* Maintaining optimal aircraft turnaround processes through data-driven insights
* Fostering collaboration across ground handlers, airlines, and internal teams to deliver safe and efficient operations
* Leading reporting and analysis of operational performance, identifying opportunities for improvement
* Managing SaaS vendor relationships and ensuring systems meet current and future business needs
The Ideal Candidate:
We are seeking a professional with:
* Proven experience in developing and leading licensing or access agreements in high-risk, customer-focused operational environments
* In-depth knowledge of Aviation Operations, ground handling, and turnaround activities
* ICAM Lead Investigator certification
* IATA Ground Operations (highly desirable)
* A strong understanding of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations, ICAO Annexes, and IATA IGOM
* Experience in Aviation Safety Management Systems and incident investigations
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills within complex operational settings
* An analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and drive process improvements
* Proficiency in report writing, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement programs
About Melbourne Airport:
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.
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 provide a supportive environment, with values that encourage all of our employees to Be You, Think Big, Own it, and Work Together.