12-month contract with potential for extensionOpportunity to contribute to a significant Rio Tinto closure programSupportive team environment with strong mentoring and guidanceFlexible working arrangements and multiple location optionsScheduler / Planner | Rio Tinto Closure TeamChandler Macleod is seeking an experienced Scheduler / Planner to join Rio Tinto's Gove Closure Team on a 12-month contract, with the potential for extension.This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in one of Rio Tinto's major closure programs, supporting the planning and delivery of complex end-of-mine and rehabilitation activities.
Working within a highly collaborative environment, you will partner with stakeholders across multiple disciplines to develop integrated schedules, provide project controls support and help drive successful project outcomes.You'll be joining a supportive and experienced team that values collaboration, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
This role would suit someone who enjoys asking questions, challenging assumptions, building strong stakeholder relationships and ensuring schedules are robust, accurate and fit for purpose.About the RoleWorking within the Closure Program team, you will be responsible for coordinating, developing and maintaining integrated schedules across a portfolio of closure activities.
You'll work closely with project teams, technical specialists and key stakeholders to ensure project plans are aligned, achievable and accurately reflect program priorities.A key focus of the role will be building upon existing schedules, identifying risks and dependencies,



challenging inputs where required and ensuring stakeholders remain aligned to critical project milestones.Rio Tinto offers flexibility in how this position can be worked, with several arrangements available:FIFO | Brisbane, Darwin or CairnsFIFO available from Brisbane, Darwin and Cairns9-day fortnight rosterMonday to Friday roster with every second Friday offBrisbane BasedWork from Rio Tinto's Brisbane officeRegular travel to site as required (approximately one week per month)Monday to Friday rosterKey ResponsibilitiesCoordinate, develop and maintain integrated program schedules, ensuring alignment across workstreams and closure milestonesBuild upon and maintain existing schedules while incorporating new project inputs and prioritiesFacilitate stakeholder workshops to define key activities, dependencies, interfaces and durationsCollaborate with Project Controls to provide strategic direction on scheduling approaches and integrationSupport portfolio‐level scheduling across a complex closure programMaintain a centralised scheduling environment that reflects project status, risks and critical path impactsReview, validate and challenge schedule assumptions and logic where requiredIdentify opportunities to improve scheduling standards, practices and methodologiesCoordinate,



develop and maintain the Gove Program DashboardWork collaboratively with stakeholders across multiple disciplines to support successful project deliveryAbout YouProven scheduling and planning experienceStrong proficiency in Primavera P6 is essentialExperience within project controls, planning or scheduling functionsDemonstrated ability to develop and maintain integrated project schedulesStrong stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation skillsAbility to identify schedule risks, dependencies and critical path impactsConfidence to ask the right questions and challenge schedules constructivelyStrong communication and collaboration skillsMining, resources, infrastructure or major project experience will be highly regardedAbout Rio TintoRio Tinto is a global leader in mining and materials, committed to finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
The Gove Closure Program is focused on safely and responsibly progressing closure activities while creating positive long‐term outcomes for people, communities and the setting.Rio Tinto fosters an inclusive and collaborative culture where different perspectives are valued, safety is a priority and employees are supported to grow and succeed.
You'll be joining a team that encourages teamwork, innovation and continuous improvement while working on meaningful projects that have a lasting impact.At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at diversity-and-inclusion.
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📌 Planner / Scheduler (Brisbane)
🏢 Chandler Macleod Group
📍 Brisbane