Project Planner
Opportunity with Rio Tinto
12-month assignment via Chandler Macleod
Perth CBD
$98-$109 per hour + super
About the Opportunity
Rio Tinto is a global mining and materials company operating in 35 countries, producing the materials essential to modern life.
Their operations are built on safety, innovation, inclusion and creating value for communities, customers and shareholders.
Through Rio Tinto's partnership with Chandler Macleod, we are seeking an experienced
Project Planner
to join the Project Controls team.
This role is responsible for supporting the planning, scheduling and reporting of projects across a diverse portfolio, ensuring project schedules are accurate, integrated and aligned with delivery objectives.
Based in
Central Park, Perth
, this role offers the opportunity to work closely with project teams and key stakeholders while conducting periodic site visits to Rio Tinto operations in the Pilbara.
About the Role
Reporting to the
Superintendent Project Controls
and working in a challenging and collaborative environment, you will:
Develop and maintain project schedules in Primavera P6 in line with project phase maturity requirements
Produce and maintain Basis of Schedule documentation
Analyse project schedules and provide technical planning insights to stakeholders
Review and assess contractor schedules using industry-standard planning techniques
Conduct site visits to validate progress, forecast completion dates and review construction sequencing
Establish and maintain agreed project baselines for project control and reporting purposes
Review contractor progress measurement methodologies and assess suitability
Produce productivity and performance reports, identifying causes for schedule variations




Monitor schedule compliance against project controls requirementsAssess project performance trends and forecast completion outcomes
Ensure schedules remain aligned with project estimates, contingency allowances and scope growth
Foster solid relationships across delivery, planning, estimating, cost and contracts teams
Support the integrity of integrated project controls reporting
Provide technical planning support to project stakeholders
Promote compliance with standardised project controls processes, systems and tools
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Demonstrated experience as a Project Planner within mining, infrastructure, construction or major projects environments
Strong working knowledge of project scheduling methodologies and schedule management practices
Advanced experience using Primavera P6
The ability to work autonomously and adapt within a fast-paced project environment
Experience working to tight reporting deadlines
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively across multiple teams
Commitment to safety and continuous improvement
Why Join Chandler Macleod?
Chandler Macleod is one of Australia's most experienced workforce partners.
You'll receive:
Competitive hourly rate paid weekly
Superannuation on all hours worked
Access to our Employee Assistance Program
Dedicated Chandler Macleod - Rio Tinto support team
Easy digital onboarding process
Opportunity to work on high-profile Rio Tinto projects
Access to future Rio Tinto contract opportunities
If you're an experienced
Project Planner
looking to contribute to major projects within a leading resources organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Project Planner (Tasmania)
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