Across Australia and around the world, more and more women are stepping into aviation careers. Some are on the tools. Some are managing operations. Others are leading teams that keep airports running every day. They’re not just working in the industry. They’re shaping its future.

For a long time, aviation didn’t look like the kind of industry where women could thrive. The roles were technical, the hours unpredictable, and the stereotypes stubborn. But that’s changing, and not quietly.

At Melbourne Airport, we see that happening every day. Their paths may be different, but the message is the same—there’s a place for you here too.

Throughout the precinct, women are leading the way—on the ground, in the tower, behind the scenes, and everywhere in between. Their roles are diverse, and their paths are unique. But their impact is clear. These aren’t just jobs. These are careers with purpose, momentum, and the power to shape how the airport runs.

Here are just a few of the women helping drive one of Australia’s biggest airports forward:

Amira – Airside Safety Officer

Amira works across Melbourne Airport’s live airfield, helping keep aircraft, people, and operations moving safely. She’s part of a team that supports round-the-clock operations at a major international airport where no two shifts are ever the same. It’s a role that takes focus, quick thinking, and a love of working out in the elements.

Jodie – Head of Asset Management

From lighting systems to lift upgrades, Jodie helps manage the infrastructure that keeps the entire airport running. Her team looks after thousands of assets across the precinct—critical systems that support passengers, airlines, and everyone who works onsite. It’s a big job, but one grounded in detail.

For Jodie, being part of the aviation industry means working behind the scenes to make sure everything works exactly as it should.

Lena – Head of Commercial Ground Transport

Lena’s focus is what happens before and after take-off—how people get to and from the airport, and what they need once they’re here. She works across everything from car parks and ground access planning to partnerships with transport providers. Her work helps shape how Melbourne Airport functions as a connected hub. It’s a commercial role, but one that’s all about people.

Rosie – Head of Master Planning

Planning the future of an international airport means thinking in decades, not just months. Rosie leads the team responsible for long-term terminal and airfield planning, making sure the airport can grow sustainably while continuing to serve millions of passengers every year. Her work is strategic, collaborative, and deeply tied to how the airport evolves.

Lorie – Chief Executive Officer

As CEO, Lorie leads one of the largest airport precincts in the country. Her work spans everything from aviation strategy and government engagement to long-term planning and team culture. She brings deep experience in the aviation industry and a strong focus on delivering for passengers, partners, and the broader community.

Lorie’s role is as complex as the airport itself—and an empowering example of where a career in aviation can lead.

These women show just how wide the world of airport jobs really is. From technical roles to customer care, entry-level positions to strategic leadership, aviation is full of pathways worth exploring. And if you're thinking of starting your journey, there’s never been a better time.

It’s not just about planes. It’s about people, purpose, and possibility. More women across Australia are choosing the aviation industry not just for what it is today, but for what it offers long term—a career that moves, grows, and challenges you in all the right ways.

• It’s dynamic and diverse. Airports never stop moving, and neither do the people who work in them. From the terminal to the control tower, every day brings something new. And because airports are so varied, so are the roles. Whether you're into project management, logistics, safety, healthcare, or tech, there’s space for different strengths.
• There’s real stability. Airports are a key part of how Australia stays connected. That means there’s consistent demand and a need for skilled people in everything from check-in and ground handling to leadership and strategy. For women looking for work that’s both meaningful and reliable, that matters.
• The opportunities keep coming. Once you’re in, you’re in, and there’s plenty of room to grow—whether sideways into something new or upwards into something bigger. With strong teams, established departments and lots of room to specialise, it’s an industry built for career development.

Women are choosing aviation because it makes space for their skills. Their goals. Their lives. And that’s why it’s not just a job. It’s a real career path.

There are thousands of people working in roles across the airport precinct—from terminal teams to the head office, freight to hospitality, safety to healthcare. At Melbourne Airport, you can work:

• For Melbourne Airport (Australia Pacific Airports Melbourne) in roles that support operations, planning, corporate services and infrastructure.
• At Melbourne Airport employed by one of the many partner organisations on site, including airlines, retailers, logistics companies, hotels and government agencies like Airservices Australia.

Both offer clear pathways to build a career, and both play a big part in how the airport functions every day. You’ll find job opportunities and vacancies that suit different interests, backgrounds, and experience levels, including:

• Terminal operations and customer service
• Part time and full-time roles across airlines and airport services
• Aircraft turnaround and ground handling
• Cabin crew and air traffic controller roles through our airline and government partners
• Retail, food and hospitality inside the terminals
• Office-based roles in admin, finance, IT and logistics
• Ground transport and public transport support roles
• Roles supporting Qantas, Jetstar, dnata, Menzies and more

Whether you're starting out, looking for your next step, or exploring a new direction entirely, there are plenty of aviation career opportunities that could be the beginning of something long term for you.

If you’re ready to build a career that moves, grows and challenges you, visit Melbourne Airport’s Careers page or join our Talent Community to stay in the loop for future roles. You can also find available jobs with our airline, retail and logistics partners on the Melbourne Airport Joblink site.

Here at Melbourne Airport, women are keeping planes moving, people safe, and the whole place running—from early morning check-ins to late-night logistics. Some started with no experience. Others made the leap from completely different industries. What they all have in common is this: they saw an exciting opportunity, and they took it. And now, you can too.