About the role

F9 Project Services is seeking a Senior Planner / Planning Engineer to join our dynamic team on a full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take on a strategic role within the mining, resources and energy sector. Based in Perth, WA, this position offers both FIFO (Fly-In Fly-Out) or Perth-based working arrangements. As a Senior Planner / Planning Engineer, you will be instrumental in developing, managing and optimising project schedules and planning strategies for complex mining and resources projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope and on budget.

Key Responsibilities

- Developing, baselining and maintaining integrated Primavera P6 schedules across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning
- Analysing schedule performance, critical path impacts, interfaces and constraints to identify risks and opportunities
- Leading schedule recovery planning and providing recommendations to support project delivery objectives
- Delivering progress measurement, earned value reporting and schedule risk analysis to support informed decision-making
- Facilitating risk workshops and maintaining alignment between project risks, controls and schedule outcomes
- Supporting integrated project controls processes, including schedule, cost and performance reporting
- Building strong working relationships with project stakeholders and acting as a trusted planning advisor
- Coaching and mentoring planners while promoting best-practice planning and project controls standards
- Facilitating planning workshops, schedule reviews and client training sessions

Location & Work Arrangements This is a full-time Perth-based position offering highly competitive rates.

Depending on project requirements, opportunities may include:

- Hybrid working arrangements combining client offices and remote work




- FIFO or DIDO assignments across regional Western Australia
- Fully remote project support where suitable

We recognise that every project is different and will discuss available opportunities and preferred working arrangements throughout the recruitment process. Casual or Contract positions available if preferred.

What we're looking for

We're seeking a planner who can influence outcomes, challenge assumptions and provide confidence to project leadership teams.

Ideally, you'll bring:

- Extensive experience developing and managing Primavera P6 schedules on major capital projects valued at $100M+
- Strong expertise in CPM scheduling, critical path analysis, float management and schedule optimisation
- Demonstrated experience in schedule recovery, forecasting and performance analysis
- Hands-on experience with earned value management, progress measurement and quantitative schedule risk analysis (QSRA)
- Exposure to project risk management and integrated project controls environments
- Experience working within an owner's team, EPCM and/or Tier 1 contractor environment
- Solid communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all organisational levels
- Experience mentoring planners, leading planning functions or supporting capability development
- Relevant qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline

Experience in forensic delay analysis, claims support or schedule assurance will be viewed favourably. Why F9?

Communicate.



Integrate. Deliver.

These aren't just values on a wall. They define how we work and who succeeds at F9.

Communicate

Great schedules don't deliver projects. Great conversations do. Our planners are expected to engage stakeholders, influence decisions, challenge assumptions and provide clear recommendations when it matters most.

Integrate

Planning sits at the centre of project delivery. You'll work closely with engineering, construction, procurement, cost, risk and leadership teams to ensure decisions are based on connected, meaningful project information.

Deliver

Our focus isn't on producing reports. It's on helping projects achieve successful outcomes. We measure our performance by the value we bring to our clients and the results their projects achieve.

A Different Career Path

Unlike many planning roles that focus on a single project or organisation for years at a time, F9 offers exposure across owners' teams, EPCMs and Tier 1 contractors on some of Western Australia's most significant projects.

You'll have the opportunity to broaden your experience across project controls, schedule assurance, QSRA, project recovery and forensic planning while working alongside some of Perth's most experienced project controls professionals.

If you're looking to take the next step in your career and work on projects that challenge and develop you, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Now

Applicants must hold current Australian work rights.

If you are a skilled Senior Planner / Planning Engineer seeking a challenging and rewarding role with a respected organisation, we encourage you to submit your application. Please provide your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you.

📌 Senior Planner / Planning Engineer - FIFO or Perth Based
🏢 F9 Project Services
📍 Perth