Head of Sustaining Capital Projects

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. Perth Airport is investing more than $5 billion in new infrastructure so we can support our airline partners to grow, offering more services to new destinations and an improved customer experience. Over the coming decade we will expand T1 International, and build new domestic terminal facilities, a parallel runway, two multi-storey carparks and our first airport hotel. This will deliver one airport for the people of Western Australia which will host all flight services in a central location giving passengers a seamless, world-class travel experience. The Perth Airport estate is spread over 2100 hectares and has developed a $1.5 billion portfolio of existing industrial premises and significant vacant land holdings. We service a truly diverse community and play an important role in strengthening cultural, family and social bonds while supporting business, tourism and leisure travel. About the role Perth Airport is entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation and is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Head of Sustaining Capital Projects to lead the delivery of essential infrastructure initiatives across our estate. This senior leadership position blends strategic direction with hands‑on execution, ensuring our capital program aligns seamlessly with the airport’s long‑term masterplan and operational priorities. In this role, you will oversee a diverse portfolio of projects valued between $5M and $100M. Your responsibilities include converting organisational strategy into actionable plans, driving governance and assurance, and cultivating a culture of safety, collaboration, and innovation. Your leadership will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Perth Airport, supporting sustainable growth and operational excellence. Inspire and guide a team of Senior Project Managers and multidisciplinary professionals to deliver complex capital projects safely, on schedule, and within budget. Manage governance frameworks, risk mitigation strategies, and performance reporting across the capital portfolio. Ensure projects align with strategic objectives, operational needs, and sustainability commitments. Promote continuous improvement in planning, procurement, and delivery practices. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, regulators, contractors, and consultants for smooth project execution. Provide strategic advice and recommendations to executive leadership and governance bodies. Drive innovation, digital transformation, and best practices in project delivery. About You Postgraduate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline. Over 10 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects, ideally within aviation or major facilities. Proven ability to manage projects ranging from $5M to $100M, with strong capability in planning, scheduling, cost control, and risk management. Commercially astute with a sound understanding of contractual rights and obligations. Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Proficiency in project information systems (e.g., Aconex, SharePoint, MS Project) and Microsoft applications. A track record of driving innovation and continuous improvement in project delivery. About Us We offer a dynamic and supportive team culture, a contemporary workplace with great facilities and a modern approach to work/life integration. Our competitive remuneration package comes with additional company benefits including free parking. Perth Airport is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to building an equitable and diverse workforce representative of the community we serve. We encourage and welcome applications from all communities and backgrounds. Doing the right thing by the planet and future generations is important to us. At PAPL 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. If this sounds like you, please get in touch. #J-18808-Ljbffr