It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! Perth Airport is Australia’s Western Hub connecting the people, businesses and communities of Western Australia with the rest of Australia and the world. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year, Perth Airport plays a significant role in providing economic, social and cultural benefits to West Australians. We are delivering a multi‑billion dollar infrastructure program to transform the airport, including new and expanded terminals, a parallel runway, multi‑storey car parks and our first on site hotel. This investment will deliver a single, integrated airport precinct and a world class passenger experience. Beyond aviation, the Perth Airport estate spans more than 2,100 hectares and supports a $1.5 billion portfolio of industrial and commercial assets, with significant opportunities for future development.
As Network Manager, you will lead the safe, reliable and sustainable operation of Perth Airport's critical utility networks, ensuring they support both current operations and future growth. Acting as the network owner and asset custodian, you will provide strategic and technical leadership across asset management, network planning, operations, compliance and long‑term investment decisions. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of critical utility infrastructure that supports one of Australia’s most important transport and commercial precincts.
What you’ll do:
- Take ownership of Perth Airport's water, wastewater, sewerage, drainage and gas networks, ensuring safe, reliable and sustainable operations.
- Develop network strategies, asset management plans and lifecycle investment programs.
- Lead network planning, modelling and optimisation to support future growth and resilience.
- Provide technical leadership and assurance for infrastructure projects, upgrades and operational activities.
- Manage compliance, risk, incident response and service continuity across utility networks.
- Build strong relationships with Water Corporation, ATCO, contractors, regulators and key stakeholders.
- Drive performance improvements through effective asset management, data analytics and continuous improvement initiatives.
About you:
- Degree qualified in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Water Resources, Mechanical or similar).
- Extensive experience in utility network operations, planning, asset management or infrastructure delivery.
- Strong understanding of lifecycle asset management, risk, compliance and network performance.
- Experience with network modelling, capital planning and investment decision‑making.
- Knowledge of SCADA, GIS, telemetry and asset management systems.
- Proven ability to manage contractors, stakeholders and technical service providers.
- Strong leadership, communication and problem‑solving skills.
- Engineers Australia membership and/or Chartered status will be highly regarded.
Why Join Perth Airport?
We offer a collaborative and inclusive workplace where people are supported to do their best work. You’ll be part of a forward‑looking organisation with a clear purpose, working on projects that have a lasting impact on Western Australia.
Our benefits include:
- A dynamic and supportive team culture
- A contemporary workplace with excellent facilities
- A modern approach to work and life balance
- Competitive remuneration and company benefits
- Free on site parking
Doing the right thing by the planet and future generations is important to us. We place a strong emphasis on embedding sustainability throughout our business strategy and operations. We remain steadfast in our commitment to driving ESPG (Environmental, Social, People, Governance) performance across our value chain and areas that have material environmental and social impact.
At Perth Airport, every role supports a bigger journey. From day one, you’ll have a clear path—meaningful work, learning opportunities, and leaders who listen and champion diverse perspectives. We celebrate curiosity, recognise contributions, and support growth across projects that help shape Western Australia. We’re committed to a culture of equity, inclusion and respect, welcoming people from all communities, backgrounds and abilities to thrive here.
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Hydraulics and Gas Network Manager in Alpha employer: Perth Airport Pty Ltd
Perth Airport is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and inclusive workplace where employees are empowered to excel in their roles. With a commitment to sustainability and a dynamic team culture, staff enjoy competitive remuneration, excellent facilities, and opportunities for professional growth while contributing to impactful projects that benefit the community. Join us to be part of a forward-looking organisation that values diverse perspectives and champions a work-life balance.
