Project Manager

• Join Airservices Australia as one of two Project Managers responsible for delivering a nationally significant fleet modernisation program for ARFFS emergency response vehicles
• 2-Year Fixed Term Contract
• Brisbane Location

Drive the delivery, commissioning and deployment of critical aviation emergency response fleet assets, partnering with  a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders to enhance Australia's aviation safety capability.

Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11% of the world’s airspace and provision of aviation rescue firefighting services at Australia’s busiest airports.

Our people are our greatest asset with a dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country - from bustling cities to regional and remote locations, including an island. This team keep are helping to secure the future of Australia’s skies and keep it amongst the safest in the world.

We connect people with their world safely – linking family and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs, and facilitating trade and tourism.

Airservices is committed to fostering a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful.  We encourage motivated individuals who love what they do, value a service first mindset and embrace a challenge to explore a career with Airservices. In return you will be a valued team member, be offered flexibility and experience a meaningful career in an exciting, ever-evolving aviation industry.

As Project Manager, you'll take ownership of complex fleet projects that underpin Airservices' Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFFS) capability. Working across the full project lifecycle, you'll responsible for asset procurement and manufacturer engagement through to the oversite of our asset testing regime, obtaining the required regulatory approvals, development and implementation of an efficient deployment plan and ensuring a successful transition into operations. Partnering closely with a diverse group of stakeholders, such as engineering, firefighters, training specialists, suppliers and senior stakeholders, you'll ensure critical fleet initiatives are delivered safely, efficiently and on schedule.

Reporting within the Fleet Program, you'll join a high-performing and collaborative team responsible for modernising ARFFS fleet capability across the national airport network. Team members are trusted to work autonomously, build strong stakeholder relationships and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment where their work has a direct impact on aviation safety.

Please see the link below to view the full Position Description.

 20261002_ASA7B_Project Manager_PD.pdf

You're a commercially minded project professional who thrives in complex stakeholder environments and enjoys delivering tangible operational outcomes. You build credibility quickly, navigate competing priorities with confidence and bring a proactive, solutions-focused approach to project delivery.

The successful applicant will have:

• Demonstrated experience delivering complex projects within fleet, infrastructure, transport, manufacturing, mining, engineering or operational environments.
• Proven ability to manage project governance, budgets, schedules, risks and vendor relationships.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence, challenge and collaborate across technical, operational and executive audiences.
• Experience managing suppliers, contractors and external delivery partners.
• The ability to work autonomously while delivering outcomes in a dynamic and evolving environment.
• Project Management qualification or certification such as PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent

At Airservices Australia, we embrace and thrive on diversity of thought, perspectives, and capabilities because we know the benefits of having a workforce that is representative of the community that we serve. We appreciate everyone is unique, and acknowledge diversity in thought leads to greater transparency and improved consideration in our decision making.

We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success. We actively encourage and welcome candidates from all cultural backgrounds, gender identities, people living with disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian Citizen or a Permanent resident as an ASIC is required for this role.

To apply for this position please lodge an application online before Applications close 11.55 pm (AEST) Friday 30^th Oct 2026.

Advertised: 16 Oct 2026 12:00 AM E. Australia Standard Time
Application close: 30 Oct 2026 11:55 PM E. Australia Standard Time

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