Job Description

We are currently seeking an experienced Scheduler / Planner to join our client's team in Queensland on a 12-month fixed-term contract, commencing 28 September 2026. This is an excellent prospect for an organised and detail-focused professional with experience in project or maintenance scheduling. Experience using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project or similar planning and scheduling systems is highly desirable.

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The Role

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As the Scheduler / Planner, you will play a key role in coordinating project and/or maintenance activities to ensure work is effectively planned, resourced and delivered within required timeframes.

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- Developing and updating project or maintenance schedules
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- Planning labour, materials, equipment and shutdown activities
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- Monitoring progress, delays, critical paths and completion dates
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- Maintaining accurate schedules and updating plans as priorities change
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- Identifying potential scheduling conflicts, risks and delays
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- Working closely with project, maintenance and operational teams
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- Coordinating resources to support efficient delivery of planned works
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- Providing scheduling updates and progress reporting to relevant stakeholders
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- Ensuring planning activities align with operational and project requirements
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- Master scheduling for capital and operational works
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- Maintenance planning and monthly work-plan preparation
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- Budgeting,



forecasting and time and cost reporting
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- Resource, contractor and materials coordination
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- Project milestones, KPIs and performance reporting
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- Systems include Pronto, SAP, IBM Cognos, MS Project, Smartsheet and Power BI
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- Strong contractor, stakeholder and WHS management
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About You

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- Previous experience in a Scheduler, Planner or similar position
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- Experience within mining, resources, construction, maintenance or a similar environment highly regarded
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- Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project or similar planning systems is desirable
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- Strong understanding of scheduling, resource planning and critical path management
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- Ability to effectively plan labour, equipment, materials and shutdown activities
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- Robust organisational and time-management skills
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- High attention to detail and ability to manage changing priorities
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- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
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- Confidence working both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
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What's on Offer

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- 12-month fixed-term opportunity
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- Start date: 28 September 2026
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- Queensland-based role
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- Prospect to work with an established client
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- Varied project and maintenance planning responsibilities
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- Support from an experienced recruitment team throughout your assignment
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📌 Scheduler / Planner (Queensland)
🏢 Engineering Trades Australia
📍 Queensland