At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead aviation planning projects and collaborate with clients to shape airport futures.
- Company: Aurecon, a top engineering consultancy recognised for innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, career growth opportunities, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to engineering possibilities and sustainable solutions.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on Australia's airport infrastructure and grow your professional skills.
- Qualifications: 8-15 years in airport planning with strong leadership and analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 $ per year.
At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.
You will be a core member of our Aviation Planning group, taking a leading role in the delivery of aviation and airport strategic planning services across our key capital city airport clients. You will manage aviation planning projects from inception and ideation with clients and support their value through to design, collaborating with technical expertise from across the business to deliver integrated planning outcomes for our airport clients. Beyond delivery, you will be instrumental in growing our pipeline – supporting proposals, developing client relationships and maintaining Aurecon's trusted partner position for complex airport planning work across our airport clients.
- Lead the delivery of airport planning projects from concept through to implementation
- Manage multidisciplinary teams across terminal planning, capacity planning, simulation, airfield planning, strategic master planning, precinct planning and aviation impact assessments
- Build and maintain strong relationships with airport clients and industry stakeholders
- Support business development activities, proposals and pursuits to help grow Aurecon's aviation planning portfolio
- Provide strategic advice to clients navigating complex airport growth and infrastructure challenges
- Collaborate with technical specialists across planning, engineering and advisory services to deliver integrated solutions
- Mentor and develop emerging planners within the team
- Contribute to the growth and development of Aurecon's national airport planning capability
What You'll Bring
- 8-15 years' experience in airport planning, with demonstrated leadership delivering planning outcomes for airport clients
- Experience leading airport planning projects and managing client relationships
- Experience on major airport expansion projects or greenfield airport developments
- Strong analytical, strategic and commercial thinking capability
- Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary project teams and deliver high-quality outcomes
- Experience contributing to business development, proposal preparation and winning work
- Deep understanding of airport planning, capacity assessment, infrastructure development and aviation operations
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior team members
- A Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Planning or a related discipline
How we support your growth
We believe your career should be a rewarding and progressive journey. As an Airport Planning Leader, you'll have the opportunity to lead nationally significant aviation planning projects, build trusted client relationships and play a key role in shaping the future growth of Aurecon's airport planning capability across Australia. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives and flexible ways of working. You'll be supported by a collaborative team that values innovation, knowledge sharing and continuous development, with genuine opportunities to expand your influence, strengthen client relationships and grow your career within a nationally recognised Aviation business.
Who we are
We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here - to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.
Ready for your next adventure? If this sounds like your next step, we'd love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements.
Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We're most interested in your individual thinking and experiences, so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.
We've re-imagined engineering. Aurecon is an engineering and infrastructure advisory company, but not as you know it! Think engineering. Think again.
Airport Planning Leader in Melbourne employer: Aurecon Group
Aurecon is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, empowering employees to lead innovative projects in the energy sector. With a strong focus on professional growth, Aurecon offers tailored development pathways, mentoring, and wellbeing programs, ensuring every team member feels valued and supported. Located in Queensland, this role provides the unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable energy solutions while working alongside a diverse, high-performing team dedicated to making a meaningful impact.
