Ramp Safety & Airfield Optimisation Manager

Perth Airport Pty Ltd; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on site parking

Job summary

Perth Airport Pty Ltd in Australia seeks a proactive aviation professional to support safety, efficiency and continuous improvement of airfield operations. The role coordinates the Ramp Safety Committee, manages GSE allocation programs and drives operational improvement projects across the airside environment.

As part of the Airfield Operations team, you will promote a strong safety culture, handle investigations, and ensure practices align with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in aviation, airfield operations and safety principles.
• Strong stakeholder relationships and ability to coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of CASA standards and ICAM incident investigation concepts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer the Ramp Safety Committee with planning, communications, and actions.
• Develop airfield safety campaigns and initiatives to promote a positive safety culture.
• Support incident investigations and ensure follow-up actions are completed and documented.
• Develop and maintain Ground Support Equipment (GSE) allocation plans and related operations.
• Coordinate improvements that enhance airside safety, efficiency and service delivery.
• Lead airfield optimisation projects and manage change across the operation.
• Promote compliance, risk management and continuous improvement across airfield operations.

Skills

Aviation experience

Project management

Stakeholder management

Information systems

CASA standards

ICAM investigations

Analytical skills

Accountability

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! Perth Airport is Australia’s Western Hub connecting the people, businesses and communities of Western Australia with the rest of Australia and the world. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year, Perth Airport plays a significant role in providing economic, social and cultural benefits to West Australians We are delivering a mulit-billion dollar infrastructure program to transform the airport, including new and expanded terminals, a parallel runway, multi-storey car parks and our first on site hotel. This investment will deliver a single, integrated airport precinct and a world class passenger experience. Beyond aviation, the Perth Airport estate spans more than 2,100 hectares and supports a $1.5 billion portfolio of industrial and commercial assets, with significant opportunities for future development.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and collaborative aviation professional to support the safety, efficiency and continuous improvement of Perth Airport's airfield operations. This role is responsible for coordinating the Ramp Safety Committee, delivering airfield safety initiatives, managing Ground Support Equipment (GSE) allocation programs and supporting operational improvement projects across the airside environment. As part of the Airfield Operations team, you will help drive positive safety outcomes, support change and optimisation initiatives, contribute to incident investigations and ensure operational practices continue to evolve in line with business and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer the Ramp Safety Committee, including meeting planning, communications and action tracking.
• Develop and deliver airfield safety campaigns and initiatives that promote a positive safety culture.
• Support incident investigations and ensure follow-up actions are appropriately implemented and documented.
• Develop and maintain Ground Support Equipment (GSE) allocation plans and associated operational arrangements.
• Coordinate operational improvements that enhance airside safety, efficiency and service delivery.
• Lead and support airfield optimisation projects, including project coordination and change management activities.
• Promote compliance, risk management and continuous improvement across airfield operations.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring experience within an aviation environment, ideally in airfield operations and a strong understanding of operational safety principles. You are comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders and can balance competing priorities while supporting initiatives that enhance safety, efficiency and operational performance across the airfield. With a proactive mindset and a strong sense of accountability, you enjoy identifying improvements, driving outcomes and contributing to a safe and collaborative airport environment. You will also have:

• A solid understanding of project management fundamentals.
• Experience developing and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships.
• Competency in using information and management systems.
• Knowledge of CASA standards and regulations.
• ICAM incident investigation experience (highly regarded).
• Strong analytical skills and technical aptitude.
• A high level of accountability with an action-oriented approach to your work.

Why Join Perth Airport?

We offer a collaborative and inclusive workplace where people are supported to do their best work. You’ll be part of a forward-looking organisation with a clear purpose, working on projects that have a lasting impact on Western Australia. Our benefits include:

• A dynamic and supportive team culture
• A contemporary workplace with excellent facilities
• A modern approach to work and life balance
• Competitive remuneration and company benefits
• Free on site parking

Doing the right thing by the planet and future generations is important to us. We place a strong emphasis on embedding sustainability throughout our business strategy and operations. We remain steadfast in our commitment to driving ESPG (Environmental, Social, People, Governance) performance across our value chain and areas that have material environmental and social impact.

Your career, cleared for take off. At Perth Airport, every role supports a bigger journey. From day one, you’ll have a clear path—meaningful work, learning opportunities, and leaders who listen and champion diverse perspectives. We celebrate curiosity, recognise contributions, and support growth across projects that help shape Western Australia. We’re committed to a culture of equity, inclusion and respect, welcoming people from all communities, backgrounds and abilities to thrive here.