Senior Project Planner

Join a leading organisation and help deliver major capital projects across Western Australia.

Your new company
We have partnered with a leading organisation operating across the chemicals, energy, manufacturing and resources sectors. With a strong pipeline of capital projects and ongoing investment in operational improvements, infrastructure upgrades and growth initiatives, the business continues to expand its project delivery capability. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established projects team and play a key role in supporting the planning and delivery of major projects.

Your new role
As Senior Project Planner, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining and optimising project schedules across a portfolio of capital projects. Reporting to the Senior Project Controls Specialist, you'll work closely with project managers, engineers, contractors and key stakeholders to provide planning, forecasting and schedule control support. You'll play a key role in supporting project planning, performance tracking and investment decision-making.

Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6. Provide project portfolio planning and schedule performance tracking across multiple projects. Support major project planning and investment decision-making through the development of robust project schedules. Conduct schedule audits to ensure compliance with project planning governance requirements. Monitor project progress and provide schedule analysis, forecasting and reporting. Support schedule risk analysis and assist in determining schedule contingencies. Coordinate planning inputs from engineering teams, contractors and key project stakeholders. Work closely with the Senior Project Controls Specialist to support project planning, governance and reporting activities. Support the review and continuous improvement of project planning standards, processes and procedures. Provide planning guidance and support to project teams across the business. Deliver regular schedule updates and planning insights to key stakeholders.

What you'll need to succeed
Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 Professional.Experience delivering projects within chemical processing, manufacturing or mineral processing industries will be highly regarded.Minimum 5 years' experience in a Project Planning role within a project delivery environment.Demonstrated experience developing and managing detailed schedules for major capital projects.Strong understanding of project controls, planning methodologies and schedule governance.Experience supporting project delivery within resources, energy, processing or manufacturing environments.Ability to perform schedule analysis, forecasting and progress reporting.Experience supporting schedule risk assessments and contingency planning.Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills across multidisciplinary project teams.Well-developed presentation, communication and influencing skills.Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and conflicting deadlines.Tertiary qualification in Engineering, or significant relevant industry experience.

What you'll get in return
This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded organisation delivering a significant portfolio of capital projects across Western Australia. You'll play a key role in supporting major business investments while working alongside experienced project professionals in a collaborative and technically strong environment. The position offers exposure to diverse projects, long-term career development opportunities and the chance to influence project outcomes across a growing portfolio. Please note this is a full-time, site-based position located in Kwinana.

What you need to do now
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