Overview
Your new career opportunity: Maintenance Planner – Boilerhouse Maintenance
* Supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued
* Residential position based in the close-knit community of Gladstone, with easy access to natural surroundings
* Strong financial benefits, including domestic relocation support and subsidised private health insurance
* Secure, full-time employment
* Enjoy a 9-day fortnight roster for better work–life balance
* 12-month fixed-term opportunity
About Your Role
QAL has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Planner to join our Utilities Department. Reporting to the Superintendent – Boilerhouse Maintenance, this role supports our Safe, Stable and Sustainable vision by:
* Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with site health, environmental and community policies, systems and procedures
* Planning and scheduling maintenance activities for equipment and systems within an operational area of the plant
* Collaborating with key stakeholders to maintain asset performance through condition monitoring, development of maintenance plans, work scoping, and short- and long-term scheduling
* Coordinating all resources required to effectively execute maintenance strategies
* Applying technical expertise to achieve agreed production and cost targets while maintaining asset integrity
* Developing budgets and monthly forecasts for assigned assets
* Maintaining accurate records within the Maintenance Master Data system (SAP)
What You Will Bring
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
* A strong commitment to the safety of yourself and others
* Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Asset Maintenance Management or Project Management (desirable)
* Experience in budgeting and forecasting (highly regarded)
* Proven communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across stakeholders
* Strong organisational skills and a continuous improvement mindset
* Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, with SAP experience desirable
Where you'll be working
About QAL
Gladstone is a thriving coastal town in Central Queensland, home to around 64,000 residents. It offers excellent education and lifestyle amenities and serves as the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef—perfect for a relaxed seaside lifestyle. If you're considering a sea change, discover everything our region has to offer.
Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL) is one of the world's largest alumina refineries, enjoying a global reputation as a leader in the minerals processing industry. QAL is focused on employee engagement, best practice technology, innovative capital solutions, benchmark maintenance and project execution whilst maintaining world class safety, quality and environmental performance.
Our commitment to inclusion
We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, mature workers, and those from diverse cultural backgrounds.
You may not meet all the selection criteria we are looking for, but that doesn't mean you are not the right fit for QAL. You might have experience outside of these requirements that will make you a great candidate with strengths in areas that we can build on.
If you are looking for a new venture and the chance to work for a company that cares about being Safe, Stable and Sustainable, apply today.
Applications Close: Sunday, 10 May 2026
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