Salary: Salary + Annual Bonus + Super

Who we are

Brisbane Airport Corporation is a proud, Queensland-based company that manages Brisbane Airport (BNE), an award-winning hub and a key gateway to Australia and the world. Together, we are building an Airport City that connects people, creates community and supports our economy for generations to come.

We are passionate about what we do, and we are excited to make a positive difference connecting our communities, businesses and people with the world. Our team is committed and driven, and it’s because of them that BNE is such a great airport.

About the role

Reporting to the Aeronautical Program Manager, the Development Manager is responsible for the development phase of assigned infrastructure projects and developing infrastructure strategies to support the various BAC business units. This will involve the development of project briefs, leading the development of strategies and business cases, preparing Major Development Plans, and progressing projects through the gated investment review process.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Program Manager in assessing the five-year Aeronautical Infrastructure capital plan and liaise with the business units to identify opportunities to initiate and optimise the planning, development, and delivery of the project pipeline. Tasks include combining interdependent and interfacing project strategies taking into consideration operational needs, capacity growth, safety, asset replacement, compliance drivers and financial feasibility factors.
• Manage the development stage of projects ensuring the necessary technical directions are provided into the development process via internal and external resources.
• Develop the project brief and support the Business Initiator to develop the Business Case. Lead the assessment of the feasibility for development projects. Tasks may include:
  • Facilitating all elements of the business case including engineering, operational, legal, stakeholder, commercial and financial.
  • Option analysis, risk assessments, value engineering, feasibility reviews; development priorities, project staging and interface with other investments.
  • identification of critical management decisions required in order to progress projects within the program and in coordination with other BAC development programs.
  • Identification, engagement and consultation with key stakeholders including regulatory authorities, airlines and external service providers.
  • Engagement and management of design consultants in the development of concept designs and associated options/feasibility reviews.
  • Coordinating cost estimates, scheduling and staging inputs via the Delivery Managers.
  • Preparation of financial approval documentation.
• Responsible for leading the preparation of Major Development Plans and coordination with the regulator to facilitate this.

Experience and qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Business Management, Finance, Engineering, Architecture, or Project Management
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in either the development, delivery or operation of infrastructure between $5m to $50m.
• Experience in Business Case development and benefits realization plans for capital investments between $5m to $50m.
• Experience in roles managing people.
• It would be great if you have had experience in Airport terminal or other aeronautical infrastructure.

About you

You like to be part of a happy, high performing team and take pride in doing great work. Your experience across multi-disciplinary infrastructure includes options analysis and value engineering reviews. Proficient with managing design consultants and at stakeholder engagement, you will have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Our proposition

Our culture is built on care, communication, collaboration and courage—values we live by with our colleagues, stakeholders, partners and the community. We recognise that our most important priority is keeping our people safe and that looking after their wellbeing and development gives them every opportunity to thrive.

We offer a range of other benefits including:

• An exciting airport environment fostering opportunities to collaborate with dynamic business groups.
• Hybrid working environment – with flexible work arrangements.
• Competitive salary, 12% superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading
• Free parking at Skygate, Domestic and International terminals anywhere, anytime for as long as you need!
• Paid parental leave.
• Extra leave day at Christmas - on us!
• Personal and professional development opportunities including mentoring and leadership programs.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives; group strategy days, team events, professional talks.

Next steps

If you have the expertise and passion to succeed in this?role, please apply now with your CV and a short cover letter outlining your suitability. Applicants will be considered and where suitable, scheduled for interview as they are received.

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