Grounds Person

Perth Airport; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Dynamic team culture

Competitive remuneration and benefits

Work-life balance

Job summary

Perth Airport is seeking a hands‑on Airfield Maintenance team member to help keep runways, taxiways and airside facilities safe and operational. You will operate a range of plant and equipment and perform preventive maintenance and defect repairs across the airport precinct.

Working outdoors in a dynamic environment, you’ll conduct checks, report defects and support high quality maintenance work that contributes to the safety and reliability of Western Australia’s largest airport.

Qualifications

• Experience operating plant and equipment in maintenance, construction, landscaping or similar industries.
• Strong commitment to safety and working within procedures and permits.
• Ability to identify hazards, assess risks and take action.

Responsibilities

• Complete preventive maintenance, defect repairs and minor works across the airport precinct.
• Maintain runways, taxiways, aprons, roads, drainage networks and airside facilities.
• Operate plant and equipment including loaders, skid steers, trucks and specialised machinery.
• Conduct equipment pre-start checks and basic maintenance, report defects.
• Respond to maintenance issues ensuring safe, compliant work areas.
• Deliver high‑quality maintenance and construction works to support asset performance and safety.

Skills

Plant operation

Safety compliance

Team player

Outdoor work

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

Perth Airport is Australia’s Western Hub connecting the people, businesses and communities of Western Australia with the rest of Australia and the world. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year, Perth Airport plays a significant role in providing economic, social and cultural benefits to West Australians

We are delivering a $5 billion infrastructure program to transform the airport, including new and expanded terminals, a parallel runway, multi-storey car parks and our first on site hotel. This investment will deliver a single, integrated airport precinct and a world class passenger experience.

Beyond aviation, the Perth Airport estate spans more than 2,100 hectares and supports a $1.5 billion portfolio of industrial and commercial assets, with significant opportunities for future development.

Our Airfield Maintenance team plays a critical role in ensuring Perth Airport’s airfield infrastructure remains safe, compliant and operational every day. You’ll work across the airport precinct maintaining runways, taxiways, aprons, roads, drainage networks, landscaped areas and other facilities that support the safe movement of aircraft, passengers and freight. This is a hands‑on role where no two days are the same. You’ll operate a range of plant and equipment while completing planned and reactive maintenance activities that contribute to the safety, presentation and functionality of Western Australia’s largest airport.

What you’ll do:

• Complete preventive maintenance, defect repairs and minor works across the airport precinct.
• Maintain runways, taxiways, aprons, roads, drainage networks, landscaped areas and airside facilities.
• Operate a range of authorised plant and equipment, including loaders, skid steers, trucks, tractors and specialised machinery.
• Conduct equipment pre‑start checks, basic operator maintenance and report defects.
• Respond to maintenance issues and defects, ensuring work areas remain safe and compliant.
• Deliver high‑quality maintenance and construction works that support asset performance and operational safety.
• Maintain safe worksites through hazard awareness, housekeeping and environmental controls.
• Use Microsoft Office and maintenance systems to record and manage work activities.

About you:

• Experience operating plant and equipment in maintenance, construction, landscaping, civil, mining, utilities, agriculture or similar industries.
• Strong commitment to safety and working within procedures, permits and operational requirements.
• Ability to identify hazards, assess risks and take appropriate action.
• Reliable team player who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in delivering quality work.
• Practical problem‑solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance activities.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and learning new systems and technology.
• Relevant licences, tickets, trade qualifications or aerodrome experience will be highly regarded.
• Willingness to learn, develop new skills and complete ongoing training and competency requirements.

Why Join Perth Airport?

We offer a collaborative and inclusive workplace where people are supported to do their best work. You’ll be part of a forward‑looking organisation with a clear purpose, working on projects that have a lasting impact on Western Australia.

Our benefits include:

• A dynamic and supportive team culture
• A contemporary workplace with excellent facilities
• A modern approach to work and life balance
• Competitive remuneration and company benefits
• Free on site parking

Doing the right thing by the planet and future generations is important to us. We place a strong emphasis on embedding sustainability throughout our business strategy and operations. We remain steadfast in our commitment to driving ESPG (Environmental, Social, People, Governance) performance across our value chain and areas that have material environmental and social impact.

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