Help shape the future of aviation in Western Australia, working across major airports, resource-sector aerodromes, and regional and remote airstrips.

Join a locally based and nationally connected team delivering practical aviation solutions from planning and design through to construction support and asset management.

About the role:

We are seeking an accomplished Technical Director – Aviation to join our Perth Aviation and Pavements team, and help build the next phase of GHD’s aviation practice in Western Australia.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a recognised aviation professional to help shape the continued growth of GHD's Aviation business in Western Australia, while contributing to our broader national aviation capability, and remaining actively involved in clients, projects and technical delivery. GHD’s aviation work spans major airports, resource-sector aerodromes, and regional and remote airstrips, with a long history of successful delivery of airport planning, airfield geometry, pavements, lighting and other multidisciplinary airport infrastructure.

Alongside leading the team and building its technical capability, you will help develop a sustainable portfolio of projects and client relationships for the wider team. You will also work closely with aviation specialists across GHD to support local and national projects, pursuits and capability development.

Your role will include the following responsibilities:

- Provide technical, project and delivery leadership for aviation work across Western Australia, with a focus on safe, practical and constructable outcomes.
- Lead and develop the Perth aviation team, mentor emerging professionals and strengthen collaboration with GHD’s national aviation practice.




- Build trusted relationships and develop opportunities across major airports, regional and remote aerodromes, and the resources sector.
- Lead the development of an integrated client approach for Perth Airport and other priority aviation clients, bringing together relevant capability from across GHD.
- Remain actively involved in priority pursuits and projects, including technical direction, project governance and client engagement.
- Champion safety in design and the safe delivery of work in operational airport and airside environments.
- Develop and strengthen relationships with key aviation clients, industry partners and stakeholders across Western Australia and the broader GHD business.
- Identify and pursue aviation opportunities that align with GHD’s capability, client needs and the sustainable growth of the Western Australian practice.
- Build GHD's profile and reputation within the aviation sector through strong client engagement and industry relationships.
- Collaborate with aviation specialists and multidisciplinary teams across GHD's broader business to deliver integrated solutions for clients.
- Champion technical excellence and continuous improvement across the Aviation team.
- Create opportunities for others, share knowledge and support collaboration across teams, disciplines and locations.





Working with a regionally and nationally connected team, you will also:

- Develop and strengthen relationships with key aviation clients, industry partners and stakeholders across Western Australia and the broader GHD business.
- Identify and pursue aviation opportunities that align with GHD’s capability, client needs and the sustainable growth of the Western Australian practice.
- Build GHD's profile and reputation within the aviation sector through strong client engagement and industry relationships.
- Collaborate with aviation specialists and multidisciplinary teams across GHD's broader business to deliver integrated solutions for clients.
- Champion technical excellence and continuous improvement across the Aviation team.
- Create opportunities for others, share knowledge and support collaboration across teams, disciplines and locations.

What you will bring to the team:

- A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, supported by substantial experience in airport or aerodrome infrastructure. Chartered engineer or working towards it.
- 15+ years engineering experience, with significant experience in the aviation sector.
- Robust technical knowledge and experience in airport planning, airfield engineering, pavements and/or multidisciplinary aviation infrastructure, with the ability to lead work involving interfaces between technical disciplines and airport operations..
- Demonstrated experience leading aviation projects and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Strong knowledge of relevant aviation standards and regulatory requirements, including the CASA Manual of Standards Part 139 and relevant ICAO requirements where appli

📌 Technical Director (Perth)
🏢 Ghd
📍 Perth