Job Description
Lead end-to-end terminal, security and landside airport operations
Influence airlines, regulators and stakeholders in a complex environment
Senior leadership role with lifestyle benefits in Launceston
Looking for your next leadership opportunity in airport operations? Join Launceston Airport and play a key role in leading security and terminal operations in a dynamic, customer-focused environment.
Launceston Airport is seeking a Security & Terminal Manager to lead landside and terminal operations, with accountability across security, customer experience, emergency management and operational performance. This is a critical leadership role supporting the safe, compliant and efficient running of the airport while delivering a positive passenger experience.
Working closely with the Head of Airport Operations, Airfield team and key stakeholders, you will lead security compliance, manage operational performance, and ensure effective coordination across airlines, regulators and contractors in a live operational environment.
Key responsibilities include:
Lead terminal and landside operations, ensuring safe, efficient and customer-focused outcomes
Oversee aviation security compliance, including regulatory requirements and security programs
Manage key security and terminal contracts, ensuring performance, compliance and value
Coordinate incident response, emergency management and business continuity planning
Work closely with airlines, ground handlers and regulators to support operational performance
Drive continuous improvement across security, terminal operations and customer experience
The successful candidate will have:
Essential
Experience in airport operations, aviation security or a regulated operational environment
Strong understanding of compliance, risk and safety frameworks
Proven ability to lead teams and manage stakeholders in a complex environment
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and drive outcomes
Experience managing contractors and operational performance
A focus on delivering both operational excellence and customer experience.
About the Company
Launceston Airport’s vision is to be the “Port of Choice” and tourism gateway to Tasmania and is an industry multi-award-winning major airport. With a proud history dating back to our first grass runway in 1929, the airport has grown and evolved, but our number one priority remains to deliver a safe and secure airport and a superior customer experience to every passenger who uses the airport. Our dedicated and passionate team members love our Airport and our community. Culture and Values
Launceston Airport, operated by Australia Pacific Airports Corporation (APAC), is a company majority-owned by institutional superannuation and pension funds. We are proud to have a vibrant and friendly workplace culture. Our corporate offices are in the heart of the aviation activity, located within the terminal building.
Culture and Values:
Our “One Airport – One Team” approach fosters a culture of excellence for our people and their development and those of our customer and partner organisations. By joining the team at Launceston Airport, you will work within a friendly, high-performance culture with a focus on our people and their development. We provide a supportive environment, with values that encourage all of our employees to Be You, Think Big, Own it and Work Together.
Benefits:
Access to airport car parking 24 hours/365 days a year for both business and personal use
Hybrid flexible working arrangements
Airport Holiday, an additional day of leave
Wellness Day, a further additional day of leave
Mental health and well-being initiatives
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Career and professional development
Participation in a range of social impact days and activities
Living in one of Australia’s only six ’30 minute cities.’ To learn more about Launceston as a career destination, and all our wonderful city has to offer, visit https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Home
APAC is committed to weaving Diversity into our DNA. We believe that Diversity and Inclusion will help us realise our greatest potential as a company, and maximise the potential of all our team members. We strive to create a culture where our team members understand that each individual is unique and that embracing diversity makes us more flexible, productive, and creative.
APAC provides equal opportunity and advancement in employment regardless of gender, age, ****** orientation, race, ethnicity, cultural background, caring responsibilities, disability or socio-economic background. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our workplace values of authenticity, passion, accountability & collaboration.
Influence airlines, regulators and stakeholders in a complex environment
Senior leadership role with lifestyle benefits in Launceston
Looking for your next leadership opportunity in airport operations? Join Launceston Airport and play a key role in leading security and terminal operations in a dynamic, customer-focused environment.
Launceston Airport is seeking a Security & Terminal Manager to lead landside and terminal operations, with accountability across security, customer experience, emergency management and operational performance. This is a critical leadership role supporting the safe, compliant and efficient running of the airport while delivering a positive passenger experience.
Working closely with the Head of Airport Operations, Airfield team and key stakeholders, you will lead security compliance, manage operational performance, and ensure effective coordination across airlines, regulators and contractors in a live operational environment.
Key responsibilities include:
Lead terminal and landside operations, ensuring safe, efficient and customer-focused outcomes
Oversee aviation security compliance, including regulatory requirements and security programs
Manage key security and terminal contracts, ensuring performance, compliance and value
Coordinate incident response, emergency management and business continuity planning
Work closely with airlines, ground handlers and regulators to support operational performance
Drive continuous improvement across security, terminal operations and customer experience
The successful candidate will have:
Essential
Experience in airport operations, aviation security or a regulated operational environment
Strong understanding of compliance, risk and safety frameworks
Proven ability to lead teams and manage stakeholders in a complex environment
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and drive outcomes
Experience managing contractors and operational performance
A focus on delivering both operational excellence and customer experience.
About the Company
Launceston Airport’s vision is to be the “Port of Choice” and tourism gateway to Tasmania and is an industry multi-award-winning major airport. With a proud history dating back to our first grass runway in 1929, the airport has grown and evolved, but our number one priority remains to deliver a safe and secure airport and a superior customer experience to every passenger who uses the airport. Our dedicated and passionate team members love our Airport and our community. Culture and Values
Launceston Airport, operated by Australia Pacific Airports Corporation (APAC), is a company majority-owned by institutional superannuation and pension funds. We are proud to have a vibrant and friendly workplace culture. Our corporate offices are in the heart of the aviation activity, located within the terminal building.
Culture and Values:
Our “One Airport – One Team” approach fosters a culture of excellence for our people and their development and those of our customer and partner organisations. By joining the team at Launceston Airport, you will work within a friendly, high-performance culture with a focus on our people and their development. We provide a supportive environment, with values that encourage all of our employees to Be You, Think Big, Own it and Work Together.
Benefits:
Access to airport car parking 24 hours/365 days a year for both business and personal use
Hybrid flexible working arrangements
Airport Holiday, an additional day of leave
Wellness Day, a further additional day of leave
Mental health and well-being initiatives
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Career and professional development
Participation in a range of social impact days and activities
Living in one of Australia’s only six ’30 minute cities.’ To learn more about Launceston as a career destination, and all our wonderful city has to offer, visit https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Home
APAC is committed to weaving Diversity into our DNA. We believe that Diversity and Inclusion will help us realise our greatest potential as a company, and maximise the potential of all our team members. We strive to create a culture where our team members understand that each individual is unique and that embracing diversity makes us more flexible, productive, and creative.
APAC provides equal opportunity and advancement in employment regardless of gender, age, ****** orientation, race, ethnicity, cultural background, caring responsibilities, disability or socio-economic background. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our workplace values of authenticity, passion, accountability & collaboration.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Security & Terminal Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Back Office Jobs sector. This role in Launceston offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Back Office Jobs is a plus.
