* Job Title: Planner
* Location: Gladstone, QLD
* Roster: Monday to Friday
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.
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 optimization
* 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
Click on the Apply button or for more information, please contact:
WorkPac Principal Consultant: Call Kayla Royal on or email, quoting the reference number below.
Job Reference Number: 7203J
About WorkPac
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