Port Manager - Perth Airport

About the Company

Daifuku Oceania is part of the global Daifuku Group, a world leader in material handling, automation and airport technologies. Since 1993, Daifuku Oceania has been designing, building, integrating, operating and maintaining innovative solutions for airports, warehouses, manufacturing and distribution industries across New Zealand, Australia and Malaysia.

About the Role

Daifuku is looking for an exceptional leader to take ownership of a complex, high-profile 24/7 airport that keeps thousands of passengers and bags moving every day. As Port Manager, you will have full accountability for safety, people, performance, customer relationships and commercial outcomes across a business-critical baggage handling operation at Perth Airport.

Key Responsibilities

• Own a critical 24/7 airport operation where downtime is not an option
• Lead a high-performing team responsible for safety, service and system reliability
• Be the trusted interface between Daifuku and Perth Airport
• Drive operational excellence, continuous improvement and business performance

Essential Requirements

• Significant leadership experience within aviation, airports, maintenance, engineering, logistics, automation or critical infrastructure environments
• Proven success leading teams in complex operational settings
• Strong commercial, customer and stakeholder management capability
• A trade qualification (Electrical or Mechanical preferred), Engineering degree, or equivalent technical background
• The ability to make sound decisions, influence outcomes and lead under pressure

How to Apply

If you are ready to take ownership of a role that genuinely matters and lead one of Perth Airport's most critical operational functions, apply now.