Manager Capacity Planning

**_Lead the future of airport infrastructure and service optimisation as our Manager of Capacity Planning, bridging operations, aviation activity, and strategic growth_**

The Manager Capacity Planning is accountable for determining the future capacity needs of the airport’s infrastructure and services assets and to ensure those needs are included in the airports long term capital plans.

This senior role within the Capacity Planning & Performance team leads the ongoing scenario analysis to evaluate existing capacity deficiencies, operating model execution and service levels to determine future Airport capacity requirements.

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.
- ** Data Analytics and Visualisation**: Ability to utilise data analytics tools (e.g., Python, SQL) to extract insights from complex datasets. Proficiency in data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) to create informative and actionable visuals.
- ** Capacity Assessment and Planning**: Ability to develop and improve capacity assessment frameworks and methodologies to ensure alignment with organisational goals and objectives.
- ** Stakeholder Management**: Strong interpersonal skills to effectively engage and manage relationships with diverse stakeholders (internal teams, senior management, airline partnerships) to demonstrate and narrate capacity constraints and propose capacity enhancements and solutions.
- ** Leadership and Team Management**: Experience in leading a team, providing direction, mentoring, and fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
- ** Communication and Presentation**: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate complex statistical data and capacity models in a clear and compelling manner to non-technical stakeholders.
- ** Problem-Solving and Decision-Making**: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address capacity-related challenges, prioritise initiatives, and make informed decisions under uncertainty.

**Experience**:

- ** Previous Experience**: Previous experience in leadership roles involving demand forecasting, capacity planning, or operations management, preferably in a relevant industry (e.g., aviation, supply chain & logistics, similar).
- ** Continuous Improvement**: Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for process optimisation and efficiency gains within capacity planning processes.
- ** Change Management**: Experience in implementing changes to capacity planning processes or systems, including managing resistance and ensuring successful adoption by stakeholders.
- ** Industry Knowledge**: Familiarity with Aviation industry including airline networks, fleets, aviation market dynamics, and aviation critical infrastructure would be beneficial

**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
- Access to airport car parking 24 hours/365 days a year for both business and personal use
- Hybrid flexible working arrangements
- Airport Holiday, an additional day of leave
- Wellness Day, a further additional day of leave
- Discounted onsite childcare at Creative Garden Early Learning
- Mental health and well-being initiatives
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career and professional development
- Active s