Planning and Performance Manager

• Lead the strategic planning and performance direction for a major network operation. 

• Shape and influence large-scale service outcomes through commercial and operational excellence. 

• Build and empower a high-performing team to set new industry benchmarks. 

About the Opportunity This is a hands on leadership role where you will own the planning, scheduling and performance portfolio for a large and complex operation, with accountability for service reliability, efficiency and commercial outcomes. The organisation is in a period of uplift with increasing performance expectations and significant opportunity for improvement, creating clear scope to make a visible impact. 

You will lead a multidisciplinary team covering planning, scheduling and contract management, set direction and ensure operational decisions are grounded in robust data and reporting. You will deliver network changes already underway, plan the next phases of improvement and strengthen processes that drive reliability, resource utilisation and reporting accuracy. 

Success requires someone who enjoys solving complex operational problems, influencing outcomes and working closely with internal and external stakeholders to drive measurable improvement. 

About You You are a seasoned leader with proven success in operational performance, analytics or transport planning, bringing strong technical depth across data, planning frameworks and KPI driven environments. You may come from public transport, logistics, aviation or any large scale operational setting where planning and performance are core to success. You likely hold tertiary qualifications in Business, Transport Planning, Analytics or a related discipline, but more importantly you can demonstrate delivering clear and actionable insights that improve reliability, efficiency and commercial outcomes. You have solid experience with performance frameworks, KPI reporting and continuous improvement, and you communicate with clarity, influence and confidence at all levels. You are strategic, proactive and comfortable leading teams through complex operational challenges. 

What's on Offer This is a chance to step into a visible leadership role where your work will directly shape the company's results and reputation. 

• Work closely with senior leaders who value fresh ideas and practical problem-solving. 

• Lead a capable, engaged team that is ready to grow and make an impact. 

• Be part of a business that is evolving fast and focused on doing things better. 

• Genuine opportunity to shape how the network operates and performs. 

• Supportive, down-to-earth culture that values initiative, collaboration and accountability. 

• Competitive pay and performance incentives. 

For further information please apply via the role advert or contact Sarah Layer or Tiffany Cording with any specific questions:  or Please note we are based in Brisbane. 

To ensure fairness and manage the high volume of interest, we are only accepting applications submitted via the link provided. Email applications will not be considered. You must have unrestricted working rights in Australia to apply. As part of the recruitment process, reference checks will be conducted, with two recent references from direct line managers being mandatory. In addition, employers may require other pre-employment checks at their discretion, which can include medical, police, or psychometric assessments depending on the specific requirements of the role. 

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