Airport Innovation Lead (Location: Brisbane)

The role will be responsible for the establishment of an innovation team with the frameworks, Strategy and processes required to effectively execute innovations at Brisbane airport.
The key deliverables associated with this role includes the timely delivery and successful implementation of a working innovation practice that delivers a steady stream of innovations providing demonstratable value to Brisbane Airport.
The work location is Brisbane, Australia.

As Airport Innovation Lead will be responsible for managing the practice and working with key stakeholders across the business to ensure to successful delivery of innovations using a structured and repeatable process. And how you approach this? That’s up to you. We trust in the way you connect with other people. You put your talents to work at:

Develop and execute a comprehensive innovation process aligned with the organisations goals, and objectives including key decision and communication moments.
Develop and support the identification of innovation opportunities that span across the corporation, including operational improvements, commercial initiatives and asset management.
Develop and implement a strategic innovation pipeline based on strong consumer, technical and aviation understanding, by utilising excellence in creative (innovative) and strategic thinking.
Assess and mitigate risks associated with executing innovation projects.
Lead cross functional teams in generating and developing innovative ideas, concepts and solutions to address key challenges and to garner broad corporate wide support for Innovation initiatives.
Set up and run Innovation governance with key stakeholders and sponsors of innovation.
Establish and foster relationships with external stakeholders (including relevant universities, Industry and technology partners,) for cooperation and idea sharing in the innovation space.
Build collaborative partnerships with internal stakeholders, (including Senior Management and various working groups); influencing decision-making processes related to business performance improvement, innovation and capacity development activities.

Schiphol connects your world. With the best people, we make travel safe and responsible. You contribute to this with with your unique talents, such as working with focus very purposefully to achieve results. Also, you are the talent who takes determined action and pursues your goals with full commitment. In addition, for this position you have:

Minimum of 8-10 years experience leading an aviation innovation practice.
Proven experience in airport asset management, terminal operations processes.
Proven track record of implementing recent and relevant airport specific innovations at a major international airport.
Proven knowledge in dealing with IATA airport regulations, particularly how these regulations impact airport innovation processes.
High level of experience in stakeholder management, being able to convince and collaborate with external and internal parties.
Strong analytical thinking and problem solving skills.
Master's degree in an engineering discipline.
Strong project management experience.
Leadership experience.

€ 6121,- to 8603,- gross per month (scale 14)

These are just some of our terms of employment that come with this position (based on a 36-hour work week). Schiphol has even more to offer you. For the complete overview of all terms and conditions of employment, please visit Conditions - Work at Schiphol.

Schiphol Commercial

Enhancing the passenger and customer experience at our airport while achieving our commercial goals — that is what we stand for as the business area Schiphol Commercial. We do this in various ways. We offer attractive office spaces to our business clients, ensure convenient parking options for passengers, and work on sustainable mobility solutions. And the time passengers spend in our terminals? We make that enjoyable with a wide range of shops and food & beverage offerings.

Whether you work as a marketer, data analyst, business manager or project manager, your role contributes to creating a pleasant experience for passengers — and to the financial growth of the hub that connects the Netherlands with the rest of the world.

What are your talents? What dreams do you have? What is your story? We are curious about you and invite you to apply. You can apply by sharing your motivation and resume with us via the application button below.

Do you have questions about the application process? Contact Bart Koekman via Bart.Koekman@schiphol.nl.
For more information about the application process at Schiphol: Werken bij Schiphol.
An assessment can be part of the application process.
You can apply till 28-02-26.
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