National Aviation Planning Lead — Growth & Strategy

Nearheal; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Aviation Planning Lead to establish and execute a national growth strategy across Australia, strengthening relationships with airport operators, government agencies and aviation stakeholders.

You will provide strategic and technical leadership for aviation planning, driving growth, client engagement and project delivery outcomes across our Transport & Infrastructure business.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of experience in aviation planning, strategy, or related consulting environments.
• Strong understanding of airport planning, aviation demand forecasting, master planning and aviation infrastructure development.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver complex aviation projects.
• Established relationships within the aviation sector and capability to execute growth strategies.
• Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management with executive-level influence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the national Aviation Planning growth strategy aligned with the T&I business plan.
• Identify and secure strategic opportunities across airport, government and private sector clients.
• Build trusted advisor relationships with airport executives, aviation authorities 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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in planning, engineering, aviation management or related discipline

Job description

WSP is seeking an Aviation Planning Lead to establish and execute a national growth strategy across Australia, strengthening relationships with airport operators, government agencies and aviation stakeholders.

You will provide strategic and technical leadership for aviation planning, driving growth, client engagement and project delivery outcomes across our Transport & Infrastructure business.