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 opportunity 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.

The Role

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.

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



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

About You

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

What’s on Offer

- 12-month fixed-term opportunity
- Start date: 28 September 2026
- Queensland-based role
- Opportunity to work with an established client
- Varied project and maintenance planning responsibilities
- Support from an experienced recruitment team throughout your assignment

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📌 Scheduler / Planner (Queensland)
🏢 Engineering Trades Australia
📍 Queensland