Leading Hand, Terminal Maintenance Officer
Job Description
Help keep one of Australia's busiest airports operating at its best.
Gold Coast Airport Pty Ltd (GCA) is seeking an experienced and hands‐on Leading Hand, Terminal Maintenance Officer to lead our Terminal Maintenance team and ensure the safe, efficient and reliable operation of airport facilities across the precinct.
This is a unique opportunity to combine your technical maintenance expertise with leadership responsibilities, overseeing the upkeep of the terminal, Ivy Peace Building, Airport Central, Retail Storage Area and other airport‐managed facilities.
As the Leading Hand, Terminal Maintenance Officer, you will play a critical role in ensuring Gold Coast Airport's facilities remain safe, reliable and operating at their best. Drawing on your maintenance expertise and leadership capability, you'll guide a skilled team, coordinate contractors and oversee essential building and infrastructure maintenance across the airport precinct.
Your ability to build strong relationships, solve problems proactively and drive continuous improvement will help deliver a seamless experience for airport customers, tenants and stakeholders. Just as importantly, you'll foster a positive team culture where safety, collaboration and service excellence are at the forefront of everything you do.
In this role, no two days are the same, with responsibilities spanning maintenance operations, contractor management, budgeting, administration, safety and team leadership.
Your key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Lead and coordinate the Terminal Maintenance team to deliver high‐quality maintenance services.
Manage preventative and reactive maintenance programs across airport facilities.
Oversee building services, infrastructure and terminal systems to ensure operational reliability.




Coordinate and supervise specialist contractors and service providers.
Maintain accurate maintenance and asset management records.
Contribute to maintenance budgets, capital works planning and contract management.
Procure goods and services in line with company policies and approved delegations.
Coach, develop and support team members to achieve business objectives.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and foster a positive team culture.
Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety, environmental and aviation safety requirements.
At Queensland Airports Limited (QAL), we believe work should support life, not compete with it. Through our Living Well approach, we offer flexible working options for all roles, wellbeing initiatives and a supportive culture so our people can thrive both professionally and personally.
As we continue to grow and transform, we encourage flexible ways of working and open conversations about how work fits alongside life. We also invest in our people through learning, mentoring and career pathways across our four airports.
We're committed to an inclusive and psychologically protected workplace where people feel valued, supported and encouraged to be themselves. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement.
QAL is a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, independently recognised for supporting long‐term careers, flexibility, wellbeing and equal opportunity.
The successful candidate will be required to adhere to QAL's Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP), which includes pre‐employment Drug and Alcohol Testing and have the ability to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC), which requires the completion of a Police Check.
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📌 Leading Hand, Terminal Maintenance Officer (Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Airports
📍 Queensland