Masterplanning Manager

• Lead Launceston Airport's 2028 Master Plan
• Help shape the next chapter for Launceston Airport
• Partner with government and industry

We currently have an exciting new opportunity for a strategic and experienced Masterplanning Manager to join our Planning & Infrastructure team.

Reporting to the Head of Planning & Infrastructure, you'll lead the development of Launceston Airport's statutory Master Plan while providing expert advice on land use planning, airport safeguarding, infrastructure planning and regulatory approvals. Working closely with internal stakeholders, consultants and government agencies, you'll help shape the airport's long-term vision while balancing operational, commercial, environmental and community priorities.

Key responsibilities

The role's duties and accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the development and delivery of Launceston Airport's 2028 Master Plan and associated long-term planning initiatives.
• Develop strategic land use, infrastructure and precinct planning that supports future airport growth and operational requirements.
• Provide expert advice on airport safeguarding, statutory planning, regulatory approvals and development proposals.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, consultants and government agencies to deliver compliant, commercially sound and sustainable planning outcomes.
• Analyse demand, growth trends and industry insights to inform future infrastructure planning and investment decisions.
• Support the integration of the Master Plan into the airport's long-term capital planning and strategic asset management program.

The successful candidate will have

• Demonstrated experience in master planning, statutory planning, infrastructure planning or a related discipline within airports or other major infrastructure environments.
• Experience navigating complex planning, regulatory and stakeholder environments, including working with government agencies and consultants.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance long-term planning objectives with operational and commercial outcomes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships across diverse groups.
• A tertiary qualification in Planning, Architecture, Engineering or a related discipline

We understand that not everyone will feel they meet all of these 100%. However, if you feel you have the attitude and aptitude to grow within our team, we invite you to apply and have a conversation with us about this position.

About the Company

Launceston Airport’s vision is to be the “Port of Choice” and tourism gateway to Tasmania and is an industry multi-award-winning major airport. With a proud history dating back to our first grass runway in 1929, the airport has grown and evolved, but our number one priority remains to deliver a safe and secure airport and a superior customer experience to every passenger who uses the airport. Our dedicated and passionate team members love our Airport and our community.

Launceston Airport, operated by Australia Pacific Airports Corporation (APAC), is a company majority-owned by institutional superannuation and pension funds. We are proud to have a vibrant and friendly workplace culture. Our corporate offices are in the heart of the aviation activity, located within the terminal building.

Culture and Values

Our “One Airport – One Team” approach fosters a culture of excellence for our people and their development and those of our customer and partner organisations. By joining the team at Launceston Airport, you will work within a friendly, high-performance culture with a focus on our people and their development. We provide a supportive environment, with values that encourage all of our employees to Be You, Think Big, Own it and Work Together.

Benefits

• Access to 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
• Mental health and well-being initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career and professional development
• Participation in a range of social impact days and activities
• Living in one of Australia’s only six ’30 minute cities.’ To learn more about Launceston as a career destination, and all our wonderful city has to offer, visit https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Home

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 socio-economic background. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our workplace values of authenticity, passion, accountability & collaboration.