A rare and career defining inaugural CEO role with one of Australia's most important regional airports.Start your search hereExceptional Work / Lifestyle BalanceOwned and operated by the Lower Eyre Council, the Port Lincoln Airport is the gateway to the Eyre Peninsula and is the second largest airport in South Australia.
It provides for over 28,000 annual aircraft movements and approximately 170,000 passengers a year.
A new terminal was built in **** in recognition of increased commercial and passenger numbers and forecast demands for future growth.Established in July ****, the Port Lincoln Airport Management Authority is a newly formed subsidiary of the Lower Eyre Council to provide strategic advice to Council on aerodrome development and provide guidance on the management of the Port Lincoln Airport and Council owned airstrips in Coffin Bay and Cummins.PLAMA operates as a subsidiary of Lower Eyre Council under Section 42 of the Local Government Act **** (SA), combining commercial agility with public accountability.The guiding objectives of the Port Lincoln Airport Management Authority include:The Port Lincoln Airport will increase the return on investment for Lower Eyre Council ratepayers and community.Ensure the Port Lincoln Airport is independently financially viableProvide cost effective and reliable travel for locals and an emerging tourism industryThe Airport will be a strategic driver of investment and economic growth by strengthening connectivity and accessibility of the broader region to increase investment and economic growth.Operate under a governance model that enables a greater level of commercial focus by allowing flexibility in decision making to ensure financial sustainability.Following the recent formation of an independent Chair and Board, the Port Lincoln Airport Management Authority is now seeking to appoint their inaugural Airport Chief Executive Officer.Key responsibilities include:Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Port Lincoln AirportLead the development and implementation of the strategic and business planEnsure sound and sustainable financial managementLead Port Lincoln Airport's engagement with key stakeholdersOversee the safety and security of all airport operationsEnsure sound governance, compliance and industry regulations are metLeadership and management of a highly effective teamAs the inaugural Airport CEO, you will have the unique opportunity to establish the foundational culture, systems, and processes that will shape the organisation for years to come.
This role requires someone who thrives in an establishment environment, bringing both strategic vision and practical implementation skills.It is essential that you have prior experience in airport masterplan development, property management (leases and licences), and airport precinct environmental management together with having been a proven negotiator with the ability to influence, particularly with airlines and flight scheduling.Ideally, you will have a proven background in transformational leadership within an airport/aviation environment together with sound financial acumen and the capability to grow commercial business.This is a very rare and exciting opportunity to stamp your credentials and shape the future of not only the Port Lincoln Airport, but also to deliver sound economic development to the Eyre Peninsula region.To register your interest and download the candidate information pack, please visit mcarthur.com.au and quote reference number J****.Confidential enquiries can be directed to Steve Nolis or Rebecca Hunt **************.Applications close 5pm Monday 2nd February ****.
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