Planner / Programmer

CPB Contractors is Australia's leading contractor and the largest infrastructure construction company in our region. Part of the CIMIC Group, we are proud to be constructing Australia's future and do so collaboratively with our partners and clients.

We hire for careers, not project life. CPB Contractors has more than 50 major infrastructure projects in delivery, across all key sectors of the construction industry, including roads and bridges, rail, tunnelling, defence, airports, buildings and resources, providing you with career opportunities for years to come.

The Project

The Riverina Redevelopment Joint Venture is a 50/50 joint venture between CPB Contractors and Downer to undertake major upgrades and replacement of existing infrastructure and facilities to support Defence capability for the next 30 years.

The proposed project consists of a program of works across three Department of Defence establishments including:

• Albury Wodonga Military Area (including North, South & East Bandiana, Latchford Barracks, Wirlinga)
• Blamey Barracks (Kapooka)
• RAAF Base Wagga

The proposed capital investment of $1.7b will incorporate a variety of elements including:

• Construction of new messing and living in accommodation
• Construction of new training facilities
• Refurbishment and upgrading of existing buildings
• Remedial works and upgrades to infrastructure services

For further information please visit the Riverina Redevelopment Joint Venture Website -

Your opportunity

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to national infrastructure. You will ensure constant, up-to-date reporting of the project program status and provide planning and project controls expertise and advice to the project. Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Develop, maintain, and update project programs for both the Planning and Delivery Phases, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project progress
• Collaborate with Project and Construction Managers to integrate construction methodologies and sequences into the program
• Prepare and maintain basis of schedule documentation, including 4D modelling and build sequence diagrams
• Identify and mitigate program risks and constraints, and support tender program development through detailed planning analysis

To be successful in this role you must have:

• Experience on complex, high-value construction or infrastructure projects
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. Engineering, Construction Management, or similar)
• Proficiency in planning software such as Asta Powerproject, Microsoft Project, and Primavera P6
• Understanding of or exposure to 4D planning and Building Information Modelling (BIM)
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication capabilities

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, Veterans and Active Defence Reserve members, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. CPB Contractors is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

We're always looking for ways to make CPB Contractors a more rewarding place to work and offer a unique set of benefits, including:

• A rewarding career where we support your development, training and promote from within.
• Opportunities across all construction sectors so that there is always an opportunity suitable for the next stage in your career.
• Competitive remuneration and excellent benefits including a health and wellbeing program, discount portal and company-funded salary continuance insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity and innovation.

Please note: This role is being sourced through CPB Contractors directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies .