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Integrated Safety Support at Scale

As Perth Airport undertook a multibillion-dollar expansion, safety capability needed to evolve in parallel. A comprehensive support model spanning consulting, digital learning and embedded workforce resources strengthened contractor risk management, operational oversight and frontline capability across one of Australia’s most complex transport environments.

Client

Services

Risk Management Audits & Inspections WHS Consultants Custom Training Design eLearning Placements

Scope of Work

Engaged in November 2018, Epigroup provided integrated WHS support across Perth Airport’s operations during a period of significant capital expansion. Services included plant and equipment risk assessments, contractor audits, occupational hygiene surveys, development of multiple eLearning modules and supply of embedded WHS consultants. As infrastructure expanded, the engagement matured into a comprehensive safety partnership. Once operations reached steady state, several roles transitioned into full-time PAPL employment.

The Challenge

Scaling risk oversight during major airport expansion

Perth Airport’s $2.5 billion expansion increased contractor activity and operational interfaces across a live environment, requiring stronger safety oversight and clearer risk communication.

Expansion complexity – Rapid infrastructure growth increased contractor and operational interfaces.
Consistent standards – Aligning safety expectations across tenants, concessionaires and contractors.
Live operations – Managing elevated risk without disrupting airport operations.

The Approach

Integrated consulting, digital capability and embedded support

Epigroup partnered with Perth Airport’s WHS leadership to strengthen contractor oversight and workforce capability during expansion. Early work included contractor audits, plant risk reviews and occupational hygiene assessments.

Insights informed targeted digital learning modules covering contractor management, risk reporting and safe airside operations.

Risk insight through field engagement – Contractor audits, equipment assessments and occupational hygiene reviews informed targeted interventions.
Digital training and onboarding – Interactive eLearning supported contractor and personnel onboarding across tenants and operational teams.
Embedded partnership model – On-site consultants strengthened coordination between projects, operations and governance teams.

The Impact

Strengthened contractor oversight and scalable risk capability

The integrated model strengthened Perth Airport’s ability to manage contractor activity and operational risk during expansion. Structured audits improved visibility of compliance gaps, while digital training delivered consistent safety messaging across tenants, contractors and operational teams.

Embedded consultants supported faster issue resolution and stronger coordination across concurrent capital works and live airport operations. The ongoing partnership reflects sustained value and trust across the airport precinct.

Improved contractor assurance – Greater visibility of compliance and risk across expanding works programs.
Efficient, consistent capability – Scalable digital training supported onboarding and risk awareness across the precinct.
Sustained continuity – Embedded expertise strengthened oversight across projects and live operations.

Services provided

Comprehensive WHS support integrating consulting, occupational hygiene, digital learning and embedded workforce solutions. The engagement strengthened contractor management, risk reporting capability and operational oversight across a major infrastructure expansion within a live airport environment.

Risk Management Identify risks, implement controls that work in practice, make decisions with confidence.

Audits & Inspections Structured, practical checks that provide visibility and drive meaningful action and continuous improvement.

WHS Consultants Skilled, experienced safety professionals embedded where needed, aligned with your systems, culture, and operational needs.

Custom Training Design Custom WHS training, leadership development, and field-based coaching, tailored to your teams and grounded in how work gets done.

eLearning Interactive training, inductions and custom digital modules that make learning flexible and measurable. Delivered via your LMS or ours.

Placements

Client Impact

Integrated safety capability supporting major infrastructure expansion and contractor oversight

2.5B

Major development program

Capital investment delivering new infrastructure, expanded terminals and upgraded ground transport

4000

Peak construction workforce

Major airport redevelopment expected 4,000 workers delivering concurrent infrastructure projects across the precinct

97%

Passenger demand growth by 2040

Passenger throughput forecast to grow from 14.5M to 28.5M between 2019 and 2040.

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High-impact training modules

Targeted eLearning modules developed and deployed

Integrated Safety Support at Scale

Scope of Work

The Challenge

Scaling risk oversight during major airport expansion

The Approach

Integrated consulting, digital capability and embedded support

The Impact

Strengthened contractor oversight and scalable risk capability

Client Impact

2.5B

Major development program

4000

Peak construction workforce

97%

Passenger demand growth by 2040

6

High-impact training modules

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Integrated Safety Support at Scale

Scope of Work

The Challenge

Scaling risk oversight during major airport expansion

The Approach

Integrated consulting, digital capability and embedded support

The Impact

Strengthened contractor oversight and scalable risk capability

Services provided

Client Impact

2.5B

Major development program

4000

Peak construction workforce

97%

Passenger demand growth by 2040

6

High-impact training modules

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