Commercial Manager - Hybrid

Work options: Hybrid

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, commercially minded and experienced Commercial Manager to join our team at Launceston Airport. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker who thrives on creating value, driving innovation, and building high-impact partnerships that elevate overall business performance and the customer experience.

This is a rare chance to influence the growth of one of Australia’s fastest-growing regional airports—leading key revenue and partnership initiatives across parking, retail, car rental, ground transport and advertising, while working with passionate stakeholders committed to making Launceston the Port of Choice.

Key responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Commercial, this role is central to shaping and delivering Launceston Airport’s growth strategy. You’ll drive sustainable revenue outcomes, uplift precinct performance, and help position the airport for its next phase of expansion. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and delivering strategies across parking, car rental, ground transport, retail and advertising to support long-term revenue growth.
• Managing and optimising the existing portfolio, including performance monitoring, compliance oversight, and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Identifying and assessing new opportunities that enhance customer experience, expand airport assets and deliver strong financial returns, supported by robust business cases.
• Building effective, long-term relationships with tenants, operators and partners through proactive engagement and strong stakeholder management.
• Working with the Head of Infrastructure, Planning & Customer Experience to align initiatives and drive performance through targeted marketing and customer-focused improvements.

The successful candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance, Retail, Marketing, Legal or related discipline.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen with proven success in managing and growing a diverse commercial, customer or retail portfolio.
• Ability to analyse data and use insights to drive commercial decisions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and a naturally customer-centric approach.
• Experience developing robust business cases, with strong financial literacy and understanding of relevant legislation.
• Airport commercial experience is an advantage but not essential.
• Knowledge of car rental or car parking market practices is desirable.

We understand that not everyone will feel they meet all of these 100%. However, if you feel you have the attitude and aptitude to grow within our team, we invite you to apply and have a conversation with us about this position.

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.

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, sexual 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.