Workplace Operations Manager

Perth Airport; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic team culture

Contemporary facilities

Modern work-life balance approaches

Competitive remuneration

Free on site parking

Job summary

Perth Airport is seeking a Workplace Operations Manager to oversee planning, coordination and management of workplace environments across its sites. You will lead accommodation planning, office relocations, fit-outs and services, ensuring safety, efficiency and a positive employee experience.

The role requires strong project coordination, stakeholder engagement and data-driven decision making, with solid experience in facilities or office management and a customer-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in workplace operations, facilities management or office management.
• Proven experience managing workplace accommodation, occupancy planning and space utilisation across multiple sites.
• Strong project coordination skills including planning, scheduling, budgeting and contractor oversight.
• Experience managing procurement processes, contracts, purchase orders and budgets.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills with ability to influence and support change.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills with experience maintaining workplace data, reporting and documentation.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver practical solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative, customer-focused approach with commitment to enhancing the employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Leading workplace accommodation planning, occupancy management and space utilisation across sites.
• Coordinating office fit-outs, relocations, refurbishments and workplace enhancement projects.
• Managing workplace services including maintenance, amenities, furniture, meeting spaces and office facilities.
• Monitoring occupancy, headcount and workplace data to support business planning and growth.
• Supporting leaders and employees through workplace change initiatives and relocations.
• Managing contractors, consultants and service providers to deliver workplace projects and services.
• Coordinating procurement, contracts, budgets, reporting and governance activities.
• Ensuring workplace environments meet safety, accessibility, compliance and business continuity requirements.

Skills

Workplace operations

Facilities management

Office management

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Data reporting

Change management

Advanced Microsoft Office

Education

Facilities Management

Property

Business Administration

Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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 $5 billion 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.

As the Workplace Operations Manager, you will oversee the planning, coordination and management of Perth Airport's workplace environments, ensuring they are safe, efficient, compliant and capable of supporting our growing workforce. Working across multiple stakeholders, you will lead workplace accommodation planning, office relocations, fit-outs and workplace improvement initiatives, while managing workplace services, project delivery and day-to-day office operations to create a positive employee experience and support the evolving needs of the business.

About the role

• Leading workplace accommodation planning, occupancy management and space utilisation across PAPL-occupied sites
• Coordinating office fit-outs, relocations, refurbishments and workplace enhancement projects
• Managing workplace services including maintenance, amenities, furniture, meeting spaces and office facilities
• Monitoring occupancy, headcount and workplace data to support business planning and future growth
• Supporting leaders and employees through workplace change initiatives and office relocations
• Managing contractors, consultants and service providers to deliver workplace projects and services
• Coordinating procurement, contracts, budgets, reporting and workplace governance activities
• Ensuring workplace environments meet safety, accessibility, compliance and business continuity requirements

About You

• Demonstrated experience in workplace operations, facilities management, office management or a similar role
• Proven experience managing workplace accommodation, occupancy planning and space utilisation across multiple sites
• Strong project coordination skills, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management and contractor oversight
• Experience managing procurement processes, contracts, purchase orders, invoices and budgets
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence and support change
• Strong analytical and organisational skills, with experience maintaining workplace data, reporting and documentation
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver practical solutions in a fast-paced environment
• A collaborative, customer-focused approach with a commitment to enhancing the employee experience
• Qualifications in Facilities Management, Property, Business Administration or Project Management (desirable)
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills

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.

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