Aviation Strategy & Growth Lead

WSP in Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Health & wellbeing programs

Career development

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Aviation Planning Lead to develop and execute a national growth strategy for aviation planning across Australia. You will engage with airport operators, government agencies and stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions and strong project outcomes.

You will lead capability development, drive technical excellence and manage senior pursuits across disciplines including master planning, forecasting, airfield and terminal planning, and future mobility.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of experience in aviation planning, strategy, transport infrastructure or a consulting environment.
• Deep understanding of airport planning, aviation demand forecasting, master planning and aviation infrastructure development.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex aviation projects.
• Established aviation sector relationships and a proven ability to develop and execute growth strategies.
• Strong commercial acumen, stakeholder management and communication skills, including experience influencing executive-level clients and decision-makers.
• A bachelor’s degree in planning, engineering, aviation management or a related discipline, with relevant professional accreditation; postgraduate study would be well regarded.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the national Aviation Planning growth strategy aligned with the T&I business plan.
• Identify, prioritise and secure strategic opportunities across airport, government and private sector clients.
• Build trusted advisor relationships with airport executives, aviation authorities, regulators and infrastructure investors.
• Lead capability development, workforce growth and recruitment of critical aviation planning talent.
• Drive technical excellence and innovation across airport master planning, aviation forecasting, airfield and terminal planning, digital aviation and future mobility.
• Support major pursuits and project teams through senior oversight, governance, risk management, quality assurance and commercial decision-making.

Job description

WSP is seeking an Aviation Planning Lead to develop and execute a national growth strategy for aviation planning across Australia. You will engage with airport operators, government agencies and stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions and strong project outcomes.

You will lead capability development, drive technical excellence and manage senior pursuits across disciplines including master planning, forecasting, airfield and terminal planning, and future mobility.