Operational Readiness Lead – Aviation Projects

Perth Airport; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on site parking

Dynamic team culture

Contemporary workplace facilities

Competitive remuneration and company‑b

Modern work-life balance

Job summary

Perth Airport is seeking an experienced Operational Readiness Lead to support the transition of capital projects into live operations. You will work across projects, coordinating readiness activities, trials, and tests while applying the ORAT framework and engaging airlines, contractors and operations teams.

The role emphasizes structured governance, documentation, and continuous improvement to ensure a smooth operational handover and sustained performance across the airport portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience in operational, aviation, project or other complex stakeholder environments.
• Strong ability to coordinate readiness activities and governance.

Responsibilities

• Apply Perth Airport’s ORAT framework across assigned capital projects and coordinate readiness activities.
• Engage with operational, project teams, airlines, contractors and other stakeholders to plan and execute readiness workshops, trials and testing.
• Develop and maintain ORAT plans, readiness trackers and associated documentation.
• Coordinate governance and assurance, maintain records and support informed ORAT decisions.
• Contribute to continuity planning and capture lessons learned to improve processes.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Facilitation

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Perth Airport is seeking an experienced Operational Readiness Lead to support the transition of capital projects into live operations. You will work across projects, coordinating readiness activities, trials, and tests while applying the ORAT framework and engaging airlines, contractors and operations teams.

The role emphasizes structured governance, documentation, and continuous improvement to ensure a smooth operational handover and sustained performance across the airport portfolio.