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. Perth Airport is investing more than $5 billion in new infrastructure so we can support our airline partners to grow, offering more services to new destinations and an improved customer experience. Over the coming decade we will expand T1 International, and build new domestic terminal facilities, a parallel runway, two multi-storey carparks and our first airport hotel. This will deliver one airport for the people of Western Australia which will host all flight services in a central location giving passengers a seamless, world-class travel experience. The Perth Airport estate is spread over 2100 hectares and has developed a $1.5 billion portfolio of existing industrial premises and significant vacant land holdings. We service a truly diverse community and play an important role in strengthening cultural, family and social bonds while supporting business, tourism and leisure travel. About the role Perth Airport is embarking on an exciting journey of growth and transformation, and we are seeking a highly experienced and creative leader to join our team as Head of Property Projects Delivery . This is a pivotal role responsible for driving the strategic planning and execution of major property development projects across our airport estate, ensuring alignment with our long-term masterplan and organisational priorities. As the Head of Property Projects Delivery, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight across a diverse portfolio of projects, translating organisational strategy into a cohesive capital delivery roadmap. You will lead senior project managers and multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, safety, and high performance. Your expertise will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality, sustainability, and operational readiness. Lead and Inspire: Provide direction and coaching to senior project managers and teams, building capability and driving a high-performance culture. Strategic Delivery: Translate organisational strategy into clear capital delivery priorities, standards, and work programs. Governance & Assurance: Oversee governance structures, assurance processes, and performance reporting across cost, schedule, scope, and quality. Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with regulators, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to align priorities and objectives. Commercial Leadership: Input into procurement strategies, negotiate significant agreements, and ensure contract governance and compliance. Risk & Safety Management: Champion proactive risk culture and embed safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements in all stages of delivery. Innovation & Sustainability: Drive continuous improvement, digital enablement, and sustainable practices across the property portfolio. About You Postgraduate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline. 10 years’ experience delivering complex property or infrastructure projects valued between $5M–$100M. Proven ability in project controls, including planning, scheduling, cost management, and risk management. Strong commercial acumen with experience in contract negotiation and supplier performance management. Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills, with a track record of building high-performing teams. Proficiency in project information systems (e.g., Aconex, MS Project) and Microsoft applications. Ability to balance technical, commercial, and stakeholder requirements under challenging conditions. About Us We offer a dynamic and supportive team culture, a contemporary workplace with great facilities and a modern approach to work/life integration. Our competitive remuneration package comes with additional company benefits including free parking. Perth Airport is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to building an equitable and diverse workforce representative of the community we serve. We encourage and welcome applications from all communities and backgrounds. Doing the right thing by the planet and future generations is important to us. At PAPL 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. If this sounds like you, please get in touch.
