Job Description

About the Role

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Maintenance Planner
n Bibra Lake, Perth
n Permanent, Full time

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The Role

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We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Planner to lead the development and transformation of our maintenance planning capability. This is a key role focused on building robust, fit-for-purpose systems that support operational reliability and long-term performance.

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Reporting to the Project Delivery Manager, you will play an significant role in reviewing and enhancing existing maintenance processes, supporting the implementation of a new ERP system, and embedding best-practice maintenance strategies aligned to industry standards.

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Working closely with key stakeholders, you will help shape maintenance planning frameworks that improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and drive consistent, high-quality outcomes across the organisation.

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Based in Bibra Lake, this is an exciting opportunity to influence how maintenance planning is delivered in a growing and evolving environment.

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What you'll be doing

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- Plan, schedule, and coordinate all preventive and corrective maintenance activities using CMMS.
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- Develop and issue maintenance schedules, ensuring all work is fully scoped and resourced.
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- Lead maintenance planning meetings to review schedules, progress, and reprioritisation of work.
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- Drive continuous improvement of maintenance practices, including preventive, predictive, and condition-based strategies.
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- Ensure all maintenance activities meet safety, regulatory, and industry compliance requirements.
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- Support the development of critical spares strategies to support reliability and minimise downtime,



and maintain critical spares as required.
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- Maintain a comprehensive maintenance plan, incorporating forecasting and operational considerations.
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- Oversee planning for both planned and unplanned maintenance to support reliable system performance.
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What we're looking for

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- Extensive experience in a Maintenance Planner role.
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- Proven experience building or enhancing maintenance planning systems and structures.
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- Strong understanding of maintenance strategy and end-to-end planning processes.
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- Ability to analyse and improve systems with a focus on the "why" behind planning practices.
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- Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
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- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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- Ability to influence outcomes and work effectively across teams.
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Why join us

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- Join a team of people who are passionate about their job.
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- Opportunity to expand the role and obtain recent skills and experience.
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- Contribute to a growing and successful business with an exciting order book.
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- Wellbeing programs – employee assistance program to support you and your immediate family with counselling and support as needed.
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- Flexible working arrangements, including a condensed working week to support a half day every Friday.




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- Generous paid community service leave to support your local community or serve as a defence reservist.
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- Weekly fruit baskets to keep hunger at bay on busy days.
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- Free on-site parking.
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- Novated car leasing options available.
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- Paid Parental Leave Scheme
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About Us

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James Fisher is a global engineering services company operating across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. With a strong heritage in maritime operations, we now deliver innovative solutions in challenging environments. Our One James Fisher strategy is focused on building a unified, sustainable business within the Blue Economy, driving progress through technology, expertise, and collaboration.

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Visit our website at: Home | James Fisher and Sons plc

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For more information about our values and behaviours, follow the link: About us | James Fisher and Sons plc

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James Fisher Defence (JFD), part of the James Fisher Group, is a global leader in underwater capability, delivering cutting-edge diving, submarine rescue, and hyperbaric solutions to both commercial and defence markets.

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Operating worldwide, JFD is the foremost provider of submarine rescue services and a trusted name in submarine escape training. We're also at the forefront of hyperbaric rescue innovation and a leading supplier of advanced diving equipment and saturation systems across the industry. Explore more about JFD

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James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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📌 Maintenance Planner (New South Wales)
🏢 James Fisher & Sons
📍 New South Wales