We currently have an exciting new opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Operational Support & Readiness Specialist to join our Ground Transport team.
This role will take ownership of operational readiness across Melbourne Airport's landside precinct, helping ensure changes are planned, tested and successfully embedded into live operations. Working closely with project teams, contractors and operational stakeholders, you'll support trials and go‐live activities, manage operational risk, maintain SOPs and provide hands‐on support to protect safety, operational continuity and the customer experience.
Explore how we are thinking big with exciting projects like the Third Runway, state‐of‐the‐art terminals, and thriving business‐park developments. You can also learn more about life at Melbourne Airport – our culture, values, and what makes us unique at . Join us in shaping the future of aviation as we propel Melbourne Airport towards becoming Australia's favourite Airport destination.
Key responsibilities:
The role's duties and accountabilities include, but are not limited to:
Operational Readiness Planning
Trials, Testing & Go-Live
Operational Risk Management
SOPs & Operational Guidance
Contractor & Stakeholder Coordination
Post-Implementation Support & Embedding
Hands-On Operational Support
The successful candidate will have:
Experience in airport, transport, landside or other complex live operational environments
Demonstrated experience in operational readiness, trials and testing, or go-live and transition activities (ORAT experience highly regarded)
Experience developing SOPs, operational procedures and guidance documentation




Experience coordinating contractors and multiple stakeholders through operational changeWorking knowledge of operational risk management and WHS principles
Frontline operational experience, with the ability to provide hands‐on support during incidents and disruption
Relevant tertiary qualification in operations, project management or a related discipline desirable, or equivalent experience
About the Company:
Melbourne Airport (Australia Pacific Airports Corporation) is proud to be one of Australia's premier transport hubs and Victoria's gateway to the world, connecting us to the global marketplace. We are committed to creating connections that matter and enhancing the traveller experience across every aspect of our organisation to deliver our vision of becoming Australia's favourite Airport destination. Currently, in an exciting phase of change, we are delivering rewarding career opportunities, making Melbourne Airport a energetic and fast‐paced place to work for our people.
APAC is a majority Australian-owned private company that also operates Launceston Airport, the tourism gateway to Tasmania and an industry multi-award-winning airport.
Culture and Values:
By joining the team at Melbourne Airport, you will work within a friendly, high-performance culture with a focus on our people and their development.
Our vision is to become Australia's favourite Airport destination and our people are paramount to achieving this success. We provide a supportive environment,



with values that encourage all of our employees to Be You, Think Big, Own it and Work Together.
Benefits:
Free access to Higher State, our state-of-the-art Fitness Club & Wellness Hub at Novotel & ibis Styles Airport hotel.
Airport car parking 24 hours/365 days a year for both business and personal use
Hybrid flexible working arrangements
Airport Holiday, an additional day of leave
Wellness Day, a further additional day of leave
Discounted onsite childcare at Creative Garden Early Learning
Mental health and well‐being initiatives, including Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Long-term career and professional development opportunities
Active social culture and participation in a range of social impact days and activities
Signature Experiences including an airfield family day
Access to an employee benefits scheme including access to corporate rates and airport retailer discounts (including SkyBus)
APAC is committed to weaving Diversity into our DNA. We believe that Diversity and Inclusion will help us realise our greatest potential as a company, and maximise the potential of all our team members. We strive to create a culture where our team members understand that each individual is unique and that embracing diversity makes us more flexible, productive, and creative.
APAC provides equal opportunity and advancement in employment regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, cultural background, caring responsibilities, disability or socioeconomic background. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our workplace values of Being You, Thinking Big, Owning It and Working Together.
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📌 Operational Support And Readiness Specialist (Melbourne)
🏢 Australia Pacific Airports (Melbourne
📍 Melbourne