Operations Superintendent

Category 5; Perth; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time

Join a respected industry leader

Lead large operational workforce

Fast-paced environment

Impact on culture and safety

Job summary

Perth Airport is seeking an experienced Operations Superintendent to lead a critical operation on-site. You will manage resources, mentor frontline leaders, and ensure safety, efficiency and on-time performance.

This permanent, senior role requires a hands-on approach and the ability to drive operational excellence across multiple departments. Join a respected transport and logistics operator at Perth Airport and contribute to culture, safety and continuous improvement while delivering

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience within transport, logistics, freight, warehousing or heavy operational environments.
• Strong safety and fatigue management knowledge and operational compliance.
• Experience managing supervisors and large operational teams.
• Ability to analyse performance and drive improvements.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
• Proactive, hands-on leadership style that earns respect on the ground.
• Current C Class Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resources and support frontline leaders to meet service levels.
• Lead day-to-day operational challenges and ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Develop frontline leadership capability and build a high-performing team.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Performance analysis

Operational planning

Communication

Job description

Operations Superintendent

Perth Airport | Permanent Opportunity Our client is a well-established transport and logistics operator seeking an experienced Operations Superintendent to lead a critical operation based at Perth Airport. This is a senior leadership role responsible for keeping people, equipment and freight moving safely, efficiently and on schedule. You'll inherit an experienced team and play a key role in driving operational performance, building capability within frontline leadership, and creating a culture that values safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

What's in it for you?

• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Join a respected and established industry leader
• Lead a sizeable operational workforce and influence business performance
• Work in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on culture, safety and operational excellence

The Opportunity This role suits an operational leader who enjoys being close to the action. You'll be responsible for coordinating resources, supporting frontline leaders, managing day-to-day operational challenges and ensuring the business consistently delivers for its customers. Success in the role will come from your ability to lead people, make sound decisions under pressure and create an environment where safety and performance go hand in hand.

About You We're keen to speak with people who have:

• Significant leadership experience within transport, logistics, freight, warehousing or heavy operational environments
• A strong understanding of safety, fatigue management and operational compliance
• Experience managing supervisors and leading large operational teams
• The ability to analyse performance, solve problems and improve operational outcomes
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across multiple departments
• A proactive, hands-on leadership style that earns respect on the ground
• Current C Class Driver's Licence

Additional licences and experience in areas such as forklift operations, load restraint or transport compliance will be highly regarded.

The Leader We're Looking For More than technical experience, we're looking for someone who can bring people together, create accountability and foster a culture where teams are proud of the work they do.

You’ll be a visible leader who enjoys developing others, challenging the status quo and finding smarter ways to operate while never compromising on safety.