Are you an experienced facilities or asset management professional looking for a unique prospect to make a significant impact in the aviation industry?

Alice Springs Airport is seeking a proactive and hands-on Facilities Manager to oversee the management, maintenance, compliance, and ongoing improvement of critical airport infrastructure and assets. This is an exciting role that combines facilities management, contractor management, project delivery, and asset lifecycle planning within a dynamic operational environment.

About the Role Reporting to the Head of Airport Operations - Regional, you will play a key role in ensuring the airport's facilities and infrastructure remain safe, compliant, efficient, and fit for purpose.

This is a diverse position that balances strategic planning with practical, on-the-ground management, requiring strong stakeholder engagement skills and a commitment to operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Manage airport infrastructure and asset maintenance programs

Develop and implement planned and preventative maintenance schedules

Lead facilities and service contracts, ensuring performance and compliance requirements are met

Deliver capital works and improvement projects safely, on time, and within budget

Monitor asset performance and contribute to long-term asset lifecycle planning

Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, tenants, stakeholders, and service providers

Ensure compliance with aviation, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards

Support budget development and cost management initiatives

Promote a solid safety culture through effective risk identification and management

About You To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Essential Skills & Experience

Tertiary qualification or trade background in a relevant discipline such as Engineering, Building Services, Facilities Management, Construction, Electrical, Civil, or similar





Demonstrated experience in facilities management, asset management, project management, and contract management

Strong understanding of workplace health and safety requirements

Proven ability to manage contractors and multiple projects simultaneously

Excellent financial, budgeting, and commercial acumen

Solid planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills

Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a broader management team

High proficiency across Microsoft Office applications

Eligibility to obtain and maintain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)

Highly Regarded

Previous experience in airports, aviation, transport infrastructure, utilities, or other highly regulated operational environments

Knowledge of airport operations, aviation compliance, and safety frameworks

Why ADG? Airport Development Group (ADG) owns and manages diverse infrastructure assets across the Northern Territory including airports, hotels, aviation, and commercial buildings. Investing, developing, and managing long term infrastructure to grow the Territory and Northern Australia.

ADG is entering an exciting period of growth, this is a unique opportunity for you to join us as we are embracing change and preparing for the bright future for our organisation.

ADG offers a competitive salary with a range of benefits including:

Professional, diverse and modern workspace

Employee Health & Wellbeing initiatives including a living well rebate

Free car parking facilities

Airport vendor employee discounts

Adaptable working options

Additional 5 days bonus leave

Employee events, awards and recognition initiatives

At ADG we embrace equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

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📌 Facilities Manager (Alice Springs)
🏢 Airport Development Group
📍 Alice Springs