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 We are seeking a visionary Head of Commercial Projects Delivery to provide strategic leadership and oversight across a diverse portfolio of capital projects. This is your opportunity to influence long-term growth, sustainability, and innovation while delivering projects that matter. As the Head of Commercial Projects Delivery, you will translate organisational strategy into a cohesive capital delivery roadmap. You will lead senior project managers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and sustainability. Your role will span governance, risk management, procurement, and stakeholder engagement, making you a key driver of operational readiness and commercial success. Lead with Vision and Purpose: Set the strategic direction for a diverse portfolio of capital projects, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and long-term growth objectives. Inspire teams to deliver excellence and foster a culture of collaboration, safety, and innovation. Drive End-to-End Delivery: Oversee all phases of project delivery from concept and design through procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover ensuring projects meet cost, schedule, scope, and quality targets. Champion Governance and Risk Management: Implement robust governance frameworks, assurance processes, and risk mitigation strategies to safeguard project outcomes and organisational reputation. Shape Commercial Strategies: Develop and execute procurement strategies, negotiate major contracts, and manage complex commercial arrangements to optimise value and minimise risk. Foster Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal teams, regulators, government bodies, contractors, and consultants. Influence and align stakeholders around project objectives, delivery strategies, and risk positions. Promote Innovation and Sustainability: Embed best practices in sustainability, digital enablement, and continuous improvement across all projects. Drive initiatives that enhance efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and deliver long-term benefits. Develop Talent and Capability: Mentor senior project managers and technical leaders, building succession strength and a high-performing team culture. Provide coaching, development opportunities, and stretch assignments to grow future leaders. Ensure Operational Readiness: Integrate capital projects seamlessly with broader organisational functions, including operations, digital, and commercial teams, to ensure smooth transition and business continuity. Deliver Strategic Insights: Provide executive leadership with clear, data-driven reports and recommendations to inform decision-making and portfolio prioritisation. About You Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline. 10 years’ experience delivering complex infrastructure projects ($5M–$100M), ideally in aviation or major facilities. Expertise in project controls, risk management, and commercial frameworks. Proven leadership capability with a track record of developing talent and building effective teams. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Proficiency in project information systems (e.g., Aconex, SharePoint, MS Project) and Microsoft applications. 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.
