Optimum Consulting is recruiting experienced Maintenance Planners for permanent, salaried roles on major open cut coal projects in the Bowen and Galilee Basins.
These are long-term contracts on large, modern mobile fleets. Our client has significant work secured for years ahead and is growing its planning team to match, which means genuine scope to influence how maintenance planning is done here.
Optimum Consulting is recruiting experienced Maintenance Planners for permanent, salaried roles on major open cut coal projects in the Bowen and Galilee Basins.
These are long-term contracts on large, modern mobile fleets. Our client has significant work secured for years ahead and is growing its planning team to match, which means genuine scope to influence how maintenance planning is done here.
Why this role
Permanent staff position on projects with years of secured work ahead
Large, modern mobile fleets well in excess of 100 units
A growing planning team, with genuine say in how the function develops as it expands
Camp accommodation, meals and PPE provided, with on-site gym and recreational facilities
Open to candidates based anywhere from Central to Northern Queensland, with fly-in and drive-in roles available depending on the site
The role
Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, you will own the planning function for preventative maintenance and breakdowns, keeping site plant and equipment available and performing.
Day-to-day, short and long-term maintenance planning and scheduling
Developing fully resourced work packages with HSEC, production, engineering,



maintenance and service providers
Creating and maintaining preventative and corrective work orders clean enough to schedule forward
Monitoring the maintenance management system for emerging issues and driving action
Delivering planned maintenance and repairs within agreed time and cost parameters
Monitoring inventory and raising requisitions for components through work orders
Maintaining site equipment files and statutory maintenance records
Managing warranty claims in line with agreed conditions
Contributing to continuous improvement of work management and asset management processes
About you
Four or more years' maintenance planning experience with heavy earthmoving and/or ancillery equipment
Open cut coal experience.
Trade qualified, with a Mechanics certificate or equivalent, or a Mechanical Engineering qualification
Time on the tools before planning is highly regarded. Diesel fitters and mechanics who have moved across into planning are the profile best suited.
Experience with a major CMMS or ERP-based maintenance system. The platform matters far less than your planning discipline, and site systems training is provided.
Intermediate Excel and robust Microsoft Office skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to mentor less experienced planners
Attention to detail, sound problem-solving, and a positive approach to change
Current Standard 11 and Coal Board Medical, or the ability to obtain both
Current QLD Class C driver licence
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📌 Maintenance Planner (Queensland)
🏢 Optimum Consulting
📍 Queensland