Port Manager - Brisbane Airport

About the Role

We are seeking an accomplished Port Manager to take ownership of a complex, business-critical 24/7 operation at Brisbane Airport. You will lead the performance, maintenance and continuous improvement of a sophisticated baggage handling system that plays a vital role in keeping the airport moving. With accountability across safety, people, service and commercial performance, you will set the direction, build capability and deliver results.

Why This Role?

• Take ownership of a complex and critical 24/7 airport operation
• Lead a multidisciplinary team of operational and technical professionals
• Influence safety, service, customer and commercial outcomes
• Drive reliability, innovation and continuous improvement
• Work with advanced airport and material handling technology
• Join a global organisation offering genuine scope to make an impact

Your Role

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team
• Build a culture of safety, accountability and operational excellence
• Oversee preventative and corrective maintenance activities
• Drive system reliability, availability and operational performance
• Build trusted relationships with customers and key stakeholders
• Ensure contractual commitments and service standards are achieved
• Manage budgets, forecasts, costs and P&L performance
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity and customer value
• Lead performance reporting, operational reviews and improvement initiatives
• Effectively manage resources across a complex 24/7 environment

Essential Requirements

• 8+ years' experience across operations, maintenance, engineering, aviation, airports, logistics, automation, manufacturing or industrial environments
• Proven experience leading people within a complex operational or maintenance environment
• Experience managing budgets, costs, operational performance and customer outcomes
• A relevant trade, technical or tertiary qualification in electrical, mechanical, controls, engineering or maintenance
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• A track record of developing teams and improving operational performance
• Excellent planning, problem-solving and decision-making capability
• The ability to remain calm, decisive and accountable under pressure
• The ability to obtain and maintain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)

About Daifuku Oceania

We are a global leader in airport and material handling technologies, delivering intelligent solutions that keep some of the world's busiest operations moving. Our success is built on our people and the values we live every day: Think Safe. Act Safe. Home Safe. Outstanding service and value for our customers. Respect and trust for one another. Creativity, innovation and continuous improvement. Having fun and succeeding together.

How to Apply

If you have the leadership capability, technical foundations and ambition to own a critical 24/7 operation, apply now.