Airfield Operations Optimisation Manager

2 months ago

Melbourne, Australia Australia Pacific Airports (Melbourne) Full time

We currently have an exciting new opportunity for a dynamic and proactive Airfield Operations Optimisation Manager to join our Aviation team on a 12-month fixed term contract.

Be a key member of the Airfield Leadership team by working closely with all team members to drive performance improvements using insights and intel. The Airfield Operations Optimisation Manager will build and understand the Key Performance Indicators for the Airfield Team to embed a continuous improvement and performance culture by determining ‘what good looks like’. The role will strive to enable process that remove waste and enables improved efficiencies. The role will support the other Aviation Operations Managers with process improvement workstreams across the wider Aviation Operations business units for the betterment of the full end to end operational system.

Melbourne Airport is at the forefront of a dynamic expansion, poised to support the city's ascent to become Australia’s largest city within the next decade. As we soar towards new heights, we're embarking on ambitious projects, including the development of a third runway, state-of-the-art terminals and major business park projects creating unparalleled opportunities for growth and innovation. Join us in shaping the future of aviation as we propel Melbourne Airport towards becoming Australia's favourite Airport destination.

**Key responsibilities**:
The role's duties and accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

- Embed a Culture of Continuous Improvement and Performance
- Facilitate and lead process improvement projects within the Airfield Team.
- Build Continuous Improvement (CI) capability within the airfield teams to ensure that front-line input is included when CI projects are facilitated.
- Develop and lead the ‘Airfield CI Champions Group’
- Support other Airfield Team Managers to remove waste from processes enabling them to re-direct time to core activities.
- Work cross-functionally with stakeholders where there are external touchpoints with process improvement projects.
- Lead improvement workstreams on the airfield (and when required across the wider Aviation Operations Business Units) that are informed by intel which support efficiencies, safety, engagement, compliance, or activities that enable Operations to improve
- Own the Change Management Process within the Airfield Team
- Support and enable all Airfield Team Members to use the Change Management Process correctly.
- Utilise the available data to build on the reporting capability within the Airfield Operations Team.
- Analyse data to present improvement opportunities to the business, or to highlight negative trends that require a closer focus.
- Define, and periodically refine the reporting metrics for the airfield team and operation.
- Ownership of the Annual Technical Inspection (ATI), including development of a partnership agreement/ contract that support CI opportunities in the airfield team.
- Implement opportunities that enables all aviation business units to improve, weather that be through efficiencies, pipeline improvements, or smarter ways of working to increase performance.
- Knowledge of the Airfield Operations team roles, functions, and processes.
- Bachelor’s degree in aviation, or similar
- Ability to influence stakeholders
- Proactive and positive attitude
- Proven background in process improvement with a focus on positive safety and performance outcomes
- Minimum five years of aviation, or airport operational experience
- CI Black belt or understanding of Lean Six Sigma
- Project Management Qualification

**About the Company**:
Melbourne Airport (Australia Pacific Airports Corporation) is proud to be one of Australia's premier transport hubs and Victoria's gateway to the world, connecting us to the global marketplace. We are committed to _creating connections that matter_ and enhancing the traveller experience across every aspect of our organisation to deliver our vision of becoming_ Australia's favourite Airport destination_. Currently, in an exciting phase of change, we are delivering rewarding career opportunities, making Melbourne Airport a dynamic and fast-paced place to work for our people.

APAC is a majority Australian-owned private company that also operates Launceston Airport, the tourism gateway to Tasmania and an industry multi-award-winning airport.

**Culture and Values**:
By joining the team at Melbourne Airport, you will work within a friendly, high-performance culture with a focus on our people and their development.

Our vision is to become Australia's favourite Airport destination and our people are paramount to achieving this success. We provide a supportive environment, with values that encourage all of our employees to Be You, Think Big, Own it and Work Together.

**Benefits**:

- Free access to Higher State, our state-of-the-art Fitness Club & Wellness Hub at Novotel & ibis Styles Airport hotel.
- Airport car parking 24 hours/365 days a year for

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