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About The Client
Our client is a well-established organisation operating within a fast-paced operational and project-driven environment. They are recognised for their commitment to safety, efficiency, and delivering high-quality outcomes across planning, scheduling, and resource coordination functions. With a strong focus on collaboration and continuous improvement, the business supports both operational and project teams to ensure successful delivery of works.
Job Details
* Job Title: Planner
* Location: Gladstone, QLD
* Roster: Monday to Friday
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Planner to support operational and project teams through effective planning, scheduling, and coordination of resources. This role plays a critical part in ensuring work is planned efficiently, deadlines are met, and stakeholder expectations are managed. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work across multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
This position requires a proactive individual who can liaise with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure schedules are optimised, risks are managed, and work is delivered safely and on time.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project and operational schedules
* Coordinate labour, plant, materials, and subcontractor requirements
* Monitor schedule performance and identify risks, delays, or constraints
* Liaise with project managers, supervisors, and stakeholders to align planning requirements
* Update schedules to reflect progress, variations, and changes
* Prepare planning reports and provide schedule updates to management
* Support forecasting, resource planning, and workload optimisation
* Ensure planning activities align with safety, quality, and compliance requirements
* Attend planning meetings, site visits, and coordination sessions as required
* Contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes and systems
Essential Skills And Experience
* Proven experience in a Planner or Scheduling role
* Strong understanding of project or operational planning principles
* High attention to detail with strong analytical skills
* Ability to manage multiple schedules and competing priorities
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Experience working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
* Strong problem-solving and risk identification capability
* Proficient computer skills with scheduling and reporting tools
Company Expected Skill Sets
* Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
* Ability to work independently and take initiative
* Willingness to seek feedback and continuously improve
* Clear and professional communication
* Strong time management and organisational capability
How To Apply
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WorkPac Principal Consultant: Call Kayla Royal on or email, quoting the reference number below.
Job Reference Number: 7203J
About WorkPac
WorkPac is one of the largest workforce solutions businesses in Australia, backed by over 25 years of proven success. We offer tailored, end-to-end solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across diverse sectors, including Mining, Construction, Industrial, Engineering, Healthcare, Social Care and more.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
* Human Resources Services
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