Overview
Inland Rail is transforming how goods are moved around Australia, connecting Melbourne and Brisbane via regional Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. This 1,600km fast freight backbone will complete our national freight network – better connecting producers to markets and creating new opportunities for regional businesses, industries and communities.
The Illabo to Stockinbingal project is about 39km of new rail corridor located within the local government areas of Junee and Cootamundra-Gundagai. It will provide a direct route from east of Illabo, tracking north to Stockinbingal and connecting into the existing Forbes rail line.
What is needed?
We are currently seeking an experienced Planner to work on our Illabo to Stockinbingal project (I2S) willing to explore a new opportunity in regional NSW.
This is a role for someone who can get involved in the process of planning, creating detailed programmes, and monitoring performance to deliver work of high quality, on time and on budget. If you are ready to contribute to the team then we want to hear from you!
The role will be a 2:1 roster based in our site office in Cootamundra.
Job Description
This position will be responsible for:
* Implement planning strategies and reviews for projects
* Ensure project planning activities are conducted in accordance with John Holland policies and procedures
* Ensure monitoring and reporting of Project Controls processes are effectively implemented on projects
* Coordinate with project team, partners, clients, stakeholders, consultants, designers, vendors, subcontractors for management of the planning function in conjunction with established procedures
* Lead a planning and controls culture across the project based on best practice with a focus on risk management, cost control and SQE
* Identify and communicate issues and opportunities to the Project
* Identify necessary training in the use of planning and programming systems, project monitoring & controls and interpretation of data and information generated
* Collaborate with project staff to coordinate information flow for planning and controls functions, including performance of subcontractors
* Implement project monitoring systems, focusing on time, cost, resources & quality; ensure planning and controls reports provide maximum cost and time forecasting certainty
* Provide support to the Project in report interpretation, analysis of project performance, forward planning and development of corrective actions
You will bring:
* An absolute commitment to "Safety First" practices and lead by example
* Experience within a construction environment with a relevant engineering degree
* A commitment to excellence and high-performance in a "right first time" environment
* Ability to use software such as 4D Modelling, BIM & other digital engineering packages, Schedule Risk Analysis, Program Forensic Analysis, Time Chainage Charts
* Appreciation of the importance of "One Team" and partnering with project support teams
* Ability to engage with and communicate at all levels to drive positive outcomes
* Strong relationship building, influencing and negotiation skills
* Understanding of commercial issues and representing the project's best interests
To be considered you will have:
* Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or related disciplines
* Experience using planning software and tools such as Primavera
* Proficient stakeholder communication skills and ability to build relationships at all levels
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
About you:
* Experience on complex Rail/Infrastructure projects
* Willing to DIDO
* Willing to relocate within an hour's commute of Cootamundra/Stockinbingal
* Be open to working a 2:1 roster (2 weeks on / 1 week off)
We Offer
Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice packaging options available. Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with superannuation and up to an extra 18 weeks of superannuation paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two additional John Holland Days to prioritise health and wellbeing.
Career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you'll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities. Learning and development opportunities where you'll have access to emerging talent programs, building your career through clear career pathways, and technical and leadership training and development opportunities.
Inclusion and diversity are part of how we work and do what we do at John Holland. Our active commitment to being an employer of choice is evident in the delivery of our Gender Equality Strategic Plan supported by our Pride, Celebrate Women, RAP and Grow networks.
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