Assistant Project Manager
Adelaide Airport | Planning, Development & Delivery
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity is available for an Assistant Project Manager to join Adelaide Airport Limited (AAL), supporting the delivery of a diverse portfolio of capital works and infrastructure projects across Adelaide Airport.
Working closely with Senior Project Managers and the wider Project Delivery team, you will contribute to projects from planning and design through to construction and delivery, helping achieve quality, programme and budget objectives.
This is an opportunity to build your project management experience within a complex, operational airport environment, gaining exposure to a broad range of projects and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the planning, coordination and delivery of assigned projects, ensuring quality, programme and budget objectives are achieved.
- Support Senior Project Managers, Project Managers and Directors across all stages of project delivery.
- Coordinate design teams, contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders to support successful project outcomes.
- Monitor project budgets, track expenditure and assist with financial reporting and variance management.
- Prepare project updates, reports and documentation, maintaining accurate project records and reporting processes.
- Support the coordination and ongoing development of the Project Management Office and associated project management frameworks.
- Assist with third-party building approval processes, including the assessment and coordination of development applications and the issue of relevant airport approvals.
- Ensure project activities and building works comply with relevant regulatory requirements, including the Airports Act and AAL policies and procedures.
- Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining a strong customer focus.
- Contribute to a safe, healthy and environmentally responsible workplace.
About You
You are an organised and proactive project professional with a strong understanding of project management principles and the ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
You enjoy working collaboratively, communicating with a diverse range of stakeholders and taking ownership of tasks to achieve successful project outcomes.
Essential Requirements
- A diploma or degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Business, Aviation or a related discipline.
- A current driver's licence.
- Experience coordinating or managing design teams, contractors and project stakeholders.
- Experience preparing project reports and supporting project financial management.
- Exposure to managing multiple projects within an operational environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Demonstrated organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a project team.
Desirable Experience
- Experience working with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Exposure to airport, airline or other complex operational environments.
- An understanding of airport operations and associated regulatory requirements.
Personal Attributes
- Proactive, self-motivated and accountable, with a strong focus on achieving outcomes.
- Highly organised, with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage competing demands.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Confident working autonomously and taking initiative.
- Adaptable and comfortable working in a changing, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong customer service mindset and commitment to building effective working relationships.
- Sound knowledge of project management tools and techniques, alongside strong Microsoft Office skills.
Why Adelaide Airport?
Adelaide Airport is a key piece of South Australia's infrastructure, connecting people, businesses and communities while supporting the state's economic growth.
Joining AAL means becoming part of a collaborative team delivering important infrastructure and development projects in a unique, live operational environment.
AAL's culture is underpinned by five core values:
- Accountability – Excellence starts with ownership.
- Integrity – Do the right thing, even when no one's around to see it.
- Respect – Good humans make great workplaces.
- Teamwork – Collaboration drives us; celebration unites us.
- Customer Focus – Think customer. Always!
Apply:
Please apply through this portal, or reach out to Hannah at Redpath Partners
Hannah@Redpathpartners.com.











