Maintenance Team Leader - Electrical
- Coordinate and schedule reactive, scheduled and planned maintenance across Adelaide and Parafield Airport assets.
- Allocate day-to-day work and support the maintenance team, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient delivery.
- Help manage maintenance budgets, liaise with stakeholders and contribute to emergency response activities.
About Adelaide Airport Ltd
Adelaide Airport Ltd (AAL) is the gateway to South Australia and the fifth-largest airport in Australia. We are committed to ongoing developments that seamlessly connect the world to South Australia. AAL is an unlisted public company owned by long‑term superannuation funds.
AAL is a major business centre and is executing its vision to be a globally connected, next generation hub offering a unique sense of place to its partners. AAL has recently announced $1 billion in capital investment over the next five years, covering both significant aviation and technology infrastructure upgrades in addition to some exciting commercial property developments across both its Adelaide and Parafield Airport sites.
AAL employs a highly engaged workforce recognised for delivering exceptional outcomes. Identifying, supporting and encouraging leadership and innovation, AAL is a proven leader in sustainability, supporting diversity and inclusion and offering flexible workplace arrangements.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and safety-focused Maintenance Team Leader – Electrical to join our Facilities Maintenance Team. This important role is responsible for supporting the serviceability and statutory compliance of assets across Adelaide and Parafield Airports.
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will coordinate, schedule and allocate reactive, scheduled and planned maintenance activities. You will also provide day-to-day task allocation and operational support to the Maintenance Team, helping to maximise asset availability and ensure maintenance activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure civil, electrical, air, building facilities and infrastructure are maintained to ISO 55001 and function in line with regulatory requirements
- Schedule, coordinate and allocate reactive, scheduled and planned maintenance activities
- Provide day-to-day task allocation and operational support to nominated Maintenance staff
- Be available for unscheduled and emergency reactive maintenance and onsite management enquiries after hours
- Deliver maintenance activities in line with approved operational expenditure budgets
- Support the Maintenance Manager in the development of annual budgets
- Liaise with customers, tenants and AAL staff to coordinate and organise maintenance activities
- Participate in Airport Emergency Response activities as required
- Work within and contribute to the development of AAL’s policies and procedures
- Deliver high-quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders
- Promote and maintain a safe, healthy and inclusive workplace
- Comply with WHS and Environmental responsibilities
Live the AAL 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 Focussed – Think customer. Always!
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant trade qualification
- Certificate IV in Frontline Management
- MR Truck Licence
- EWP Licence
Desirable
- Work Zone Traffic Management
- HV Switching Certificate
- Forklift Operations Certificate
Experience
- Experience in a broad range of civil, electrical, buildings, construction or building services works
- Supervisory experience in an operational environment
- Track record in staff management and development
- Ability to prepare reports and briefing papers
- Knowledge and experience of implementation of maintenance procedures
- Understanding of budgetary principles and cost control
- Ability to use MS Office suite
- Knowledge of computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS)
Personal Attributes
- Demonstrated commitment to AAL’s vision, mission and values
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate, negotiate and influence people at all levels
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Well-groomed professional appearance and presentation
- Ability to show initiative, self-motivation and a desire to achieve successful outcomes
- Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces in all weather conditions
- Ability to conduct physical activities relevant to position
Other requirements
- Ability to interpret and apply Government regulations, standards and procedures
- Available to work irregular hours and night work as necessary to cover absence and operational requirements
- Ability to meet Airport driving requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)
Why Join Adelaide Airport?
Adelaide Airport is one of Australia’s most modern and user‑friendly airports, providing world‑class services to millions of passengers every year. We pride ourselves on our commitment to customer service, safety, and environmental sustainability.
Working at Adelaide Airport offers:
- The opportunity to work in a vibrant environment at one of Australia’s busiest airports
- A supportive team culture that fosters growth, learning and development
- The chance to make a meaningful contribution to aviation safety while enhancing your own career
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