Help keep one of Australia's busiest airports operating at its best.

Gold Coast Airport Pty Ltd (GCA) is seeking an experienced and hands-on Leading Hand, Terminal Maintenance Officer to lead our Terminal Maintenance team and ensure the safe, efficient and reliable operation of airport facilities across the precinct.

This is a unique opportunity to combine your technical maintenance expertise with leadership responsibilities, overseeing the upkeep of the terminal, Ivy Peace Building, Airport Central, Retail Storage Area and other airport-managed facilities.

Stuart joined GCA in 2004 as a Grounds Maintenance Officer. Stuart shares his unique experience of working at GCA: 

‘I commenced employment in 2004 as a Ground Maintenance Officer, attracted to the diversity of the role and the excitement of working in an aviation environment. Over the years, I've enjoyed the variety the job brings - no two days are quite the same. Gold Coast Airport provides a stable and supportive workplace, with rostered hours that suit my work-life balance, and a culture I genuinely value.’

How will you make an impact?

As the Leading Hand, Terminal Maintenance Officer, you will play a critical role in ensuring Gold Coast Airport's facilities remain safe, reliable and operating at their best. Drawing on your maintenance expertise and leadership capability, you'll guide a skilled team, coordinate contractors and oversee essential building and infrastructure maintenance across the airport precinct.

Your ability to build strong relationships, solve problems proactively and drive continuous improvement will help deliver a seamless experience for airport customers, tenants and stakeholders. Just as importantly, you'll foster a positive team culture where safety, collaboration and service excellence are at the forefront of everything you do.

Key deliverables/responsibilities

In this role, no two days are the same, with responsibilities spanning maintenance operations, contractor management, budgeting, administration, safety and team leadership.

Your key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Lead and coordinate the Terminal Maintenance team to deliver high-quality maintenance services.
• Manage preventative and reactive maintenance programs across airport facilities.
• Oversee building services, infrastructure and terminal systems to ensure operational reliability.
• Coordinate and supervise specialist contractors and service providers.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and asset management records.
• Contribute to maintenance budgets, capital works planning and contract management.
• Procure goods and services in line with company policies and approved delegations.
• Coach, develop and support team members to achieve business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and foster a positive team culture.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety, environmental and aviation safety requirements.

How we support you?

At Queensland Airports Limited (QAL), we believe work should support life, not compete with it. Through our Living Well approach, we offer flexible working options for all roles, wellbeing initiatives and a supportive culture so our people can thrive both professionally and personally.

As we continue to grow and transform, we encourage flexible ways of working and open conversations about how work fits alongside life. We also invest in our people through learning, mentoring and career pathways across our four airports.

What we’ve built together

At QAL, our people connect communities. We own and operate Gold Coast, Townsville, Mount Isa and Longreach airports, linking regional Queensland and northern New South Wales with the rest of Australia and the world.

More than 8 million passengers travel through our airports each year, supported by teams working together to create safe, welcoming and efficient experiences. Our vision is to be the first-choice gateway for our regions, creating valuable connections and inspiring a sustainable future.

We’re committed to an inclusive and psychologically safe workplace where people feel valued, supported and encouraged to be themselves. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement.

QAL is a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, independently recognised for supporting long‑term careers, flexibility, wellbeing and equal opportunity. Learn more about working at QAL here.

The successful candidate will be required to adhere to QAL’s Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP), which includes pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing and have the ability to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC), which requires the completion of a Police Check.

Please obtain the Position Description by clicking HERE, or if you are on Seek, by copying the following location into your browser to access the Position Description through our careers site: https://qal.elmotalent.com.au/careers/QALcareers/jobs