- A critical Project Manager role within the Aviation Industry

- Lead the planning, delivery and governance of minor to medium-scale building and infrastructure projects nationally

- Full-Time Permanent role based in Brisbane, QLD

Summary

A critical Project Manager role within the Aviation Industry, leading the planning and delivery of minor to medium-scale building and infrastructure projects nationally.

The Organisation 

Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11% of the world’s airspace and provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports.

Our people are our greatest asset with a dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country - from bustling cities to regional and remote locations, including an island. This team keep are helping to secure the future of Australia’s skies and keep it amongst the safest in the world.

We connect people with their world safely – linking family and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs, and facilitating trade and tourism.

Airservices is committed to fostering a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful.  We encourage motivated individuals who love what they do, value a service first mindset and embrace a challenge to explore a career with Airservices. In return you will be a valued team member, be offered flexibility and experience a meaningful career in an exciting, ever-evolving aviation industry.

The Role & The Team

As the Project Manager – Built Environment (buildings and infrastructure) sustainment, you will lead the planning and delivery of minor to medium-scale building and infrastructure projects across Airservices’ national property portfolio. You will manage the full project lifecycle, from tender, procurement and contract management through to design coordination, approvals, delivery and project close-out. Working closely with consultants, contractors, airport stakeholders and internal subject matter experts, you will proactively manage project risks and issues, oversee schedules, budgets and cashflow forecasts, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget. Reporting to the Program Manager Built Environment (BE) Sustainment, you will partner with Finance, Governance and Delivery teams, operational stakeholders, suppliers and contractors to achieve successful project outcomes.

The BE Sustainment team is responsible for upgrading and enhancing critical built assets and infrastructure that support Airservices' operations nationally. People enjoy working in this team because of its collaborative, high-performing culture, the variety of projects delivered and the visible impact their work has on operational excellence and strategic outcomes.

Please see the link below to view the full Position Description:

 PD - Project Manager BE.pdf

The Person

You are a collaborative and solutions-focused project professional who thrives in complex operational environments. You build strong stakeholder relationships, communicate with confidence and take ownership of delivering outcomes while balancing competing priorities.

The successful applicant will have:

- Demonstrated experience delivering building and infrastructure projects in complex operational environments.

- Proven capability leading tender processes, procurement activities and contractor engagement.

- Strong experience in contract management and contract administration.

- Demonstrated ability to identify, manage and mitigate project risks and issues while maintaining project objectives.

- Experience managing project schedules, budgets, cashflow forecasts and stakeholder reporting.

- Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation and relationship management skills, supported by project management qualifications and experience with Microsoft Project or equivalent tools.

- The ability to travel nationally, the frequency of travel will depend on project needs.

At Airservices Australia, we embrace and thrive on diversity of thought, perspectives, and capabilities because we know the benefits of having a workforce that is representative of the community that we serve. We appreciate everyone is unique, and acknowledge diversity in thought leads to greater transparency and improved consideration in our decision making.

We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success. We actively encourage and welcome candidates from all cultural backgrounds, gender identities, people living with disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

Security Clearance 

To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian citizen as an Australian AGSVA security clearance is required for this role. Please refer to the security check requirements successful applicants will be required to undertake as part of the recruitment process.

Should you require any further information please contact avrecruit@airservicesaustralia.com.

How to Apply

To apply for this position please lodge an application online before Applications close 11.55 pm (AEST) Thursday 30 July, 2026.