• 12-month fixed-term opportunities
• Lead Airservices’ contribution to major airport infrastructure programs in Melbourne or Perth
• Shape the safe and successful introduction of new runway operations

Summary

We are seeking experienced Program Managers to lead Airservices’ contribution to two significant airport development programs:

Melbourne Third Runway

Lead the integrated planning, governance and delivery oversight of Airservices’ contribution to the Melbourne Third Runway Program. You will bring together complex workstreams spanning aerodrome operations, air traffic management, technology, infrastructure, aviation rescue and firefighting, operational readiness, training and business change.

Perth New Runway

Lead the integrated planning, governance, delivery and operational readiness of Airservices’ contribution to the Perth New Runway Program. You will coordinate a complex cross-portfolio program and manage critical interfaces across Airservices, Perth Airport and other delivery partners to support the safe commencement of operations on Perth Airport’s new parallel runway.

Both positions provide a single point of program accountability, bringing together multidisciplinary teams and independently governed projects and workstreams to achieve complex, safety-critical outcomes.

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 Program Manager, you will provide leadership across a highly complex and interconnected program environment. Working with senior internal and external stakeholders, you will establish clarity across scope, schedule, investment, dependencies, risks, governance and operational readiness.

You will:

• Lead integrated program planning, governance and delivery across multiple projects and workstreams.
• Establish and maintain integrated program baselines covering scope, schedule, cost, resources, dependencies, risk and assurance.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary workstreams spanning airspace, infrastructure, ATM systems, communications, navigation and surveillance, aviation rescue and firefighting, technology, workforce and operational readiness.
• Lead through a complex matrix environment, establishing clear accountabilities and influencing delivery outcomes across teams that may sit outside your direct reporting line.
• Build trusted relationships with airport partners, regulators, operational leaders, delivery portfolios and other key stakeholders.
• Lead and support business cases, investment submissions, commercial arrangements and executive decision-making.
• Integrate safety, regulatory assurance, human factors and operational-readiness requirements throughout the program lifecycle.
• Provide clear, concise and decision-ready reporting and advice to senior and executive governance forums.

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

 PD - SLUI Program Manager Perth.pdf

 PD - SLUI Program Manager Melbourne.pdf

The Person

You are an accomplished Program Manager who is comfortable operating at both a strategic and delivery level within a complex environment.

You know how to bring multiple projects, disciplines and stakeholders together around a common outcome, create structure where there is complexity and maintain momentum across competing priorities and dependencies.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience leading a major aviation, airport, infrastructure or operational transformation program involving multiple independently governed workstreams.
• Proven experience leading through matrixed or virtual program structures and influencing delivery outcomes without relying solely on direct authority.
• Strong program management capability across integrated scheduling, program controls, dependencies, risk and interface management.
• Experience developing and governing major business cases, investment submissions, commercial arrangements and executive decision papers.
• An understanding of operational readiness, safety assurance, human factors and regulatory approval requirements within a safety-critical environment.
• Experience managing external delivery partners and complex organisational interfaces.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to communicate complex program, investment, schedule and safety matters to senior audiences.
• Aviation, airport, air traffic management or aerodrome program experience will be highly regarded.
• MSP, PgMP, AIPM CPPD or equivalent program-management accreditation is desirable.

As part of your application, please indicate whether you would like to be considered for:

• Melbourne Third Runway – Melbourne
• Perth New Runway – Perth

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 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 Alicia O’Rourke – Talent Acquisition Specialist at alicia.orourke@airservicesaustralia.com.

How to Apply

To apply for this position please lodge an application online before applications close 11:55pm AEST Thursday 15 October 2026.