We are seeking an accomplished Port Manager to take ownership of a complex, business-critical 24/7 operation at Brisbane Airport.

You will lead the performance, maintenance and continuous improvement of a sophisticated baggage handling system that plays a vital role in keeping the airport moving. With accountability across safety, people, service and commercial performance, you will set the direction, build capability and deliver results.

This is an opportunity to lead with purpose, influence meaningful change and make your mark within a global industry leader.

Why This Role?

- Take ownership of a complex and critical 24/7 airport operation
- Lead a multidisciplinary team of operational and technical professionals
- Influence safety, service, customer and commercial outcomes
- Drive reliability, innovation and continuous improvement
- Work with advanced airport and material handling technology
- Join a global organisation offering genuine scope to make an impact

Your Role
You will be accountable for the overall success of the operation.

- Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team
- Build a culture of safety, accountability and operational excellence
- Oversee preventative and corrective maintenance activities
- Drive system reliability, availability and operational performance
- Build trusted relationships with customers and key stakeholders
- Ensure contractual commitments and service standards are achieved
- Manage budgets, forecasts, costs and P&L; performance
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity and customer value
- Lead performance reporting, operational reviews and improvement initiatives
- Effectively manage resources across a complex 24/7 environment

What You will Bring
You are a visible leader who combines strong operational judgement with commercial awareness and technical understanding.

To succeed, you will bring:

- 8+ years’ experience across operations, maintenance, engineering, aviation, airports, logistics, automation, manufacturing or industrial environments




- Proven experience leading people within a complex operational or maintenance environment
- Experience managing budgets, costs, operational performance and customer outcomes
- A relevant trade, technical or tertiary qualification in electrical, mechanical, controls, engineering or maintenance
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- A track record of developing teams and improving operational performance
- Excellent planning, problem-solving and decision-making capability
- The ability to remain calm, decisive and accountable under pressure
- The ability to obtain and maintain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)

Experience leading a 24/7 operation, particularly within aviation, automated systems or critical infrastructure, will be highly regarded.

The Leader We are Looking For
You lead from the front and set clear expectations. You know how to bring people together, build customer confidence and turn operational challenges into practical results.

You are:

- Safety-led and operationally focused
- Commercially aware and results-driven
- Approachable, credible and accountable
- Comfortable making decisions in a fast-moving environment
- Passionate about developing people and building strong teams
- Always looking for a smarter, safer and more effective way forward

About Daifuku Oceania
We are a global leader in airport and material handling technologies, delivering intelligent solutions that keep some of the world’s busiest operations moving.

Our success is built on our people and the values we live every day:

- Think Safe. Act Safe. Home Safe.
- Outstanding service and value for our customers
- Respect and trust for one another
- Creativity, innovation and continuous improvement




- Having fun and succeeding together

If you have the leadership capability, technical foundations and ambition to own a critical 24/7 operation, this is your opportunity to step forward.

Take ownership. Build the team. Shape the future.

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Logistics, Freight & Delivery Services 101-1,000 employees

Daifuku BCS' home is in Auckland, New Zealand and we employ over 450 staff at group sites in Recent Zealand and across Australia along with operations in Malaysia and Mexico.

Values

Daifuku BCS' business philosophy is centred on people. Since its inception, the company has an absolute focus on delivering what people want and need and today we continue to work on the words of our founder:

"What makes a company successful is honesty and integrity, and the focus on doing things right. We consider our customers as part of our business, and we must serve their needs in the most professional and efficient way."

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

Daifuku BCS' home is in Auckland, New Zealand and we employ over 450 staff at group sites in New Zealand and across Australia along with operations in Malaysia and Mexico.

Values

Daifuku BCS' business philosophy is centred on people. Since its inception, the company has an absolute focus on delivering what people want and need and today we continue to work on the words of our founder:

"What makes a company successful is honesty and integrity, and the focus on doing things right. We consider our customers as part of our business, and we must serve their needs in the most professional and efficient way."

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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📌 Port Manager - Brisbane Airport (Queensland)
🏢 Daifuku Oceania
📍 Queensland