Operational Readiness Lead for Major Airport Projects

Perth Airport; Alpha; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic team culture

Modern facilities

Work-life balance

Competitive remuneration

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Perth Airport is seeking an experienced Operational Readiness Lead to support a portfolio of capital projects as they transition into live operations. The role focuses on ensuring readiness requirements, impacts and dependencies are identified, coordinated and addressed throughout delivery.

You will work with operational teams, airlines, contractors and project teams to run readiness activities, coordinate trials and facilitate workshops, with a view to achieving smooth operational acceptance

Qualifications

• Experience in operational, aviation, project or other complex stakeholder environments.
• Experience coordinating operational readiness, transition or project-related activities within complex environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation and influencing skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to produce high-quality documentation and reports.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Apply Perth Airport’s Operational Readiness Framework across assigned capital projects, supporting operational readiness and transition into operations.
• Coordinate readiness workshops, trials, testing and familiarisation activities with operational teams and project stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain ORAT plans, readiness trackers and related documentation.
• Monitor progress, identify gaps and escalate risks that may impact operational transition.
• Provide governance and assurance, generating readiness reporting and assurance records.
• Support continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and strengthening readiness processes.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Facilitation

Influencing

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organisational skills

Coordination

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Judgement/initiative

Tools

ORAT Plans

readiness trackers

Job description

Perth Airport is seeking an experienced Operational Readiness Lead to support a portfolio of capital projects as they transition into live operations. The role focuses on ensuring readiness requirements, impacts and dependencies are identified, coordinated and addressed throughout delivery.

You will work with operational teams, airlines, contractors and project teams to run readiness activities, coordinate trials and facilitate workshops, with a view to achieving smooth operational acceptance