Infrastructure & Capacity Planning Analyst

Sydney Airport; Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydney Airport is seeking an Infrastructure & Capacity Planning Analyst to shape the airport’s future by delivering data-driven insights that improve efficiency, expand capacity, and inform major infrastructure investments. You will perform throughput and capacity analyses, build models, and collaborate across operations to turn complex data into actionable recommendations.

A strong analytical mindset and advanced Excel skills are essential, with aviation or airport planning experience viewed

Qualifications

• A degree in Mathematics/Statistics, Operations Research, and/or Aviation Management is essential.
• Demonstrates strong analytical mindset to process large data and derive actionable insights.
• Communicates with a broad range of stakeholders and aligns with standards.

Responsibilities

• Providing analytical insights to support airport projects by optimising operational efficiency, enhancing capacity, and ensuring flexibility
• Performing throughput and capacity analysis, using modelling and simulation to evaluate design scenarios
• Supporting data-driven decision-making across project phases and communicating findings to stakeholders
• Building cross-functional relationships to drive insights and support key initiatives

Skills

Data analysis

Excel advanced

Simulation modelling

Capacity planning

Stakeholder communication

Education

Mathematics/Statistics degree

Tools

Simulation software

Job description

Infrastructure & Capacity Planning Analyst

• Full-time

MAKE IT MEANINGFUL

At Sydney Airport, the future of air travel is shaped by you.

As a team, we connect the world. More than just a hub of activity and boundless energy, we’re creating a destination of amazing experiences. Like seeing wonderful moments unfold in front of you, knowing “I made that possible!”.

Dynamic. Fast-paced. We thrive in a place where fresh challenges land daily. Backed by positive and supportive team players and inspiring leaders, we adapt to change. Driven to grow. Owning every action. To do things better.

As smart, problem-solvers, we are always learning and growing. And that’s easier to do alongside passionate experts, as we collaborate across teams readily sharing our knowledge.

Each day is a new journey, as we bring an exciting vision to life. With significant capital investment in new, improved infrastructure, there’s never been a better time to expand your potential at Sydney Airport. The range of responsibilities and diverse pathways you can take on with us, are surprising.

We are SYD. United in the pride that comes with welcoming the world at Australia’s premier gateway.

Job Description

Sydney Airport is at the heart of Australia’s aviation network, connecting millions of passengers and businesses to the world. As an Infrastructure & Capacity Planning Analyst, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the airport’s future, providing data-driven insights that drive efficiency, optimize capacity, and support strategic infrastructure investment.

In this role, you’ll contribute to both short-term operational improvements and long-term infrastructure planning, working across Group Operations and key airport functions. Your expertise in data analysis, simulation modelling, and capacity planning will help enhance productivity, guide capital projects, and influence major development decisions.

We’re looking for a problem solver with a passion for turning complex data into meaningful insights. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy developing innovative solutions, and want to make a tangible impact on one of Australia’s most important transport hubs, this is your opportunity to be part of something big.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for

• Providing analytical insights to support airport projects by optimising operational efficiency, enhancing capacity, and ensuring flexibility
• Performing throughput and capacity analysis, utilising advanced modelling and simulation techniques to evaluate design scenarios, and conducting trend and benchmarking analyses to align with industry standards
• Supporting data-driven decision-making across project phases, from requirement development to phasing major programs, and effectively communicating findings and recommendations to a range of stakeholders
• Building strong cross-functional relationships to drive insights and support key initiatives

About you

• A degree in Mathematics/Statistics, Operations Research, and/or Aviation Management is essential
• Demonstrates a strong analytical mindset with the ability to process large data sets, identify trends, and derive actionable insights
• Communicates effectively with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, ensuring alignment with local, national, and international standards
• Displays a passion for Excel with advanced proficiency
• Brings previous experience in aviation or airport design (beneficial but not mandatory) or demonstrates adaptability and a capacity to contribute to planning efforts from a diverse background
• Embodies a collaborative and curious spirit, ready to work with teams across different functions to achieve common goals

What we offer

To find out more about the amazing work environment here at SYD, be sure to check out the Join us section of Sydney Airport’s website, where you can also see more about our flexible culture and work practices, alongside our otherEmployee benefits , or take a look at ourLinkedIn Sydney Airport: Life page .

Make it Amazing

SYD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.