Airport Planner

Want to bring ideas to life

At Aurecon we turn technical curiosity into realworld outcomes. Our aviation teams work alongside airport clients to navigate complexity test ideas and deliver trusted planning advice that supports efficient operations and longterm infrastructure decisions. We bring together deep technical expertise strong collaboration and practical insight to help shape airports today and into the future.

How will your ideas contribute to shaping whats next

Were looking for an Airport Planner to join our aviation planning and simulation capability. This role is suited to an experienced airport planner with strong analytical capability who enjoys working directly with clients and applying modelling and simulation to inform planning outcomes.

Youll play a key role in delivering airport planning and terminal simulation work across Australia and New Zealand supporting existing client relationships and contributing to the continued development of Aurecons airport planning and simulation offering. What youll do

• Deliver airport planning and advisory projects across areas including terminal planning demand/capacity and levelofservice assessments
• Apply airport simulation and analytical methodologies to support realworld planning and operational decisions
• Use simulation or modelling tools (such as CAST or comparable platforms) to test scenarios and assess performance outcomes
• Translate complex technical analysis into clear defensible recommendations for airport clients
• Lead defined workstreams or components of larger multidisciplinary airport planning projects
• Engage directly with clients through meetings workshops and presentations
• Support proposal development and contribute to maintaining strong longterm client relationships
• Collaborate with planning engineering and advisory specialists across Aurecon to deliver integrated outcomes
• Support and mentor junior planners and analysts through project work and technical guidance
• Contribute positively to a collaborative supportive team culture

What were looking for:

• Demonstrated experience in airport planning terminal planning or aviation advisory gained within a consultancy airport management or specialist aviation environment
• Practical experience delivering studies involving passenger flows demand and capacity analysis level of service or operational scenario testing
• Experience using simulation or analytical tools relevant to airport transport or pedestrian planning
• Strong analytical capability with confidence working with data assumptions and ambiguity
• Proven ability to work directly with airport clients communicating technical concepts clearly and credibly
• Experience contributing to or leading workstreams within multidisciplinary planning projects
• Background in aviation planning civil engineering architecture transport planning or a related discipline
• Consulting experience is strongly preferred

How will your future be shaped by us

At Aurecon youll work on longterm aviation projects with real operational impact supporting airport clients across Australia and New Zealand. Our aviation and simulation specialists are known for building deep trusted client relationships and delivering advice that shapes investment and planning decisions over time. Youll benefit from:

• The opportunity to work on highimpact airport projects that directly influence operational planning and investment decisions
• Meaningful involvement in shaping and strengthening Aurecons airport simulation capability including approaches tools and ways of working
• Regular engagement with airport clients and senior stakeholders who value strong technical insight and clear practical advice
• A collaborative inclusive and lowego team culture where ideas are genuinely welcomed and acted on
• Highly flexible working arrangements including the option to work parttime (e.g. 4 days per week) or tailor working patterns to support balance and sustainability
• A longterm career environment focused on trust technical excellence and continued professional growth rather than rigid structures or hierarchy

Who is Aurecon

At Aurecon our strength has always been our people - those who collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated sustainable and practical outcomes. Youll be part of a business recognised for its leadership in innovation sustainability and inclusive culture working alongside aviation specialists who value technical excellence and thoughtful design.

When you join Aurecon youre joining a team which helps shape the experience performance and longevity of the aviation ecosystem.

Ready to bring ideas to life

Then please apply. Remember its you and how you bring ideas to life which are important. Your background unique needs and individuality will be valued. Visit our website to learn more at

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