Scheduler / Planner

_{04th September, 2026}

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.

Key responsibilities will include:

• 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
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a Scheduler, Planner or similar position
• Experience within mining, resources, construction, maintenance or a similar environment 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

Apply Now If you’re an experienced Scheduler / Planner looking for your next opportunity and have a strong background in project or maintenance planning, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your current resume - Milena.Dobbin@etagroup.com.au