Lead Planner

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. Lead and coordinate all project planning and scheduling activities across assigned projects .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timePerth • AustraliaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in project planning and scheduling, particularly within the mining, minerals processing, or energy sectors. Proficient in leading planning functions for medium to large-scale capital projects while utilizing advanced Primavera P6 capabilities.

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Project PlanningPrimavera P6Critical Path MethodologyForecastingLeadership

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Hard Skills

Project SchedulingSchedule Quality ReviewsTrend AnalysisEarned Value ReportingMitigation Scheduling

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationStakeholder Engagement

Industry Keywords

MiningMinerals ProcessingEnergy SectorProject ControlsSchedule Risk Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and coordinate all project planning and scheduling activities across assigned projects
Provide leadership, mentoring and technical guidance to planners within the project team
Develop, maintain and control integrated project schedules throughout all project phases
Consolidate contractor, subcontractor and vendor schedules into the master project schedule
Establish and maintain project planning procedures, standards and reporting frameworks
Conduct schedule quality reviews and schedule health assessments
Perform schedule forecasting, trend analysis and what-if scenario modelling
Develop mitigation and recovery schedules
Develop and maintain progress measurement systems and earned value reporting
Facilitate schedule risk workshops and support schedule risk analysis
Present schedule status, forecasts and recovery strategies to clients and senior leadership
Work closely with cost control, risk management and project management teams to provide integrated project controls reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive experience in project planning and scheduling within mining, minerals processing, or energy sector
Demonstrated experience leading planning functions on medium to large-scale capital projects
Advanced Primavera P6 capability
Strong understanding of critical path methodology, forecasting and project controls principles
Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Valid working rights within Australia

Benefits

Comp & perks

Free 24/7 state-of-the-art gym and end-of-trip facilities
Wide range of benefits across Financial Health, Career Support, Wellbeing and Flexible working arrangements
Global career development opportunities
Company-supported education pathways for career growth
Access to diverse and attractive global projects
Diversity and inclusion commitment
Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews
Work in the heart of Perth CBD