Senior Utilities Planning Manager

Brisbane Airport; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking at Domestic and Internat

Generous leave types

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Brisbane Airport Corporation seeks a Senior Utilities Planning Manager to translate network intelligence, growth projections and operational requirements into practical infrastructure strategies and investment-ready advice.

You will lead utility planning activities, collaborate with partners and providers, and deliver recommendations that shape portfolio priorities and enable airport growth for the coming decade.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualified in a relevant engineering discipline with several years’ experience in utility network planning, demand forecasting, capacity analysis, infrastructure development or related roles.
• Experience leading business planning, investment prioritisation, business case development and infrastructure funding submissions.

Responsibilities

• Lead utility planning activities across technical workstreams, consultant partners and external utility providers.
• Produce robust, integrated and commercially informed recommendations to shape portfolio priorities.
• Support governance decision‑making and enable project development for long‑term airport growth.

Skills

Utility planning

Demand forecasting

Investment prioritisation

Business case development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Engineering degree

Relevant engineering discipline

Job description

It is an exciting time to be joining Brisbane Airport, as we embark on a transformative journey, whereby more than $5 billion is being invested into the development of our infrastructure over the next five years. As result of this development, we expect to see up to 30,000 people working at the airport by the end of the decade.

This role is critical to ensuring that we have the necessary trunk utilities to enable the development, delivery and operation of aeronautical and commercial infrastructure across airport.

Who we are

Brisbane Airport Corporation is a proud, Queensland-based company that manages Brisbane Airport (BNE), an award-winning hub and a key gateway to Australia and the world. Together, we are building an airport that connects people, creates community and supports our economy for generations to come.

We are passionate about what we do, and we are excited to make a positive difference connecting our communities, businesses and people with the world. Our team is committed and driven, and it’s because of them that BNE is such a great airport.

About the role

The Senior Utilities Planning Manager supports BAC's long-term trunk utility planning capability by translating network intelligence, growth projections, operational requirements and future demand into practical infrastructure strategies and investment-ready advice.

Key deliverables for this role include leading utility planning activities across technical workstreams, consultant partners, external utility providers and supporting documentation, while delivering robust, integrated and commercially informed recommendations that shape portfolio priorities, support governance decision-making, enable project development and facilitate long‑term airport growth.

About you

You will enjoy contributing to a high performing Trunk Utilities team that supports capital delivery priorities and BAC strategy.

You will be tertiary qualified in a relevant engineering discipline, with several years’ experience in utility network planning, demand forecasting, capacity analysis, infrastructure development or related infrastructure roles, preferably across power and/or hydraulic trunk infrastructure systems. This will include leading business planning, investment prioritisation, business case development and infrastructure funding submissions.

This role requires somebody who is strong on process, but who is equally as effective in the softer interpersonal skills. If you enjoy engaging with a variety of people both internally and externally and thrive in a dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities, we would love to hear from you, because that is a day in the life at Brisbane Airport.

Our proposition

Our culture is built on communication, collaboration, courage, and care — values we live by with our colleagues, stakeholders, partners and the community. We recognise that our most important priority is keeping our people safe and that looking after their wellbeing and development gives them every opportunity to thrive.

We offer a range of benefits including:

• An exciting airport environment fostering opportunities to collaborate with dynamic business groups.
• Free parking at Domestic and International terminals anywhere, anytime for as long as you need.
• Generous leave types including 15 days personal leave, 3 well‑being days, cultural and volunteer leave, and an extra leave day at Christmas—on us.
• Expansive employee wellbeing initiatives.

A full list of our benefits can be found here: Careers at BAC | Employee Benefits (bne.com.au)

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our organisation. As such, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and strive to create an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We provide equal opportunities for all candidates and are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone.

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to respond to every applicant.

Please note: We reserve the right to close the applicant portal at any time.