Works & Planning Coordinator

• Full Time

• Location:

  Biloela, Brisbane, Bundaberg, Chinchilla, Clare, Collinsville, Emerald, Goondiwindi, Mareeba, Moranbah, Mt Isa, Pittsworth, Rockhampton, Townsville

• Job type:

  Construction

• Applications close:

  17 Jun 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

Work.

Reporting to the Operations Manager Northwest, you will be responsible for the planning and scheduling of routine, preventative and corrective maintenance activities associated with water storage and distribution assets located around Mount Isa and Cloncurry. As an integral part of the operational leadership team, you will ensure an appropriate level of engagement across multidiscipline work groups and contractors to ensure works are prioritised and delivered efficiently.

As a Works and Planning Coordinator, you will:

• Create, implement and monitor the scheduling for routine operations, preventative and corrective maintenance works to ensure the most efficient use of resources.
• Undertake planning duties including the creation, updating and recording of notifications, scheduling and assigning of work orders, compilation of work instructions and work packs, recording and review of work orders and asset history.
• Schedule and coordinate all mandatory inspections (Lifting, Fire extinguishers, Test & Tag, Cranes/Hoists, Instrumentation, survey equipment, Forklift and EWP).
• Create and maintain a defect and corrective work list which details required information, risk and priority.

Please note that due to the nature of this role, there may be some ad-hoc travel. Please note that this role can be based in any Sunwater office (subject to space). You can view all Sunwater offices here - Sunwater offices – Sunwater

We are seeking a talented individual with proven organisational skills and competence in planning, scheduling, coordinating and monitoring work programs, resources and associated logistics. You will have the ability to manage a demanding workload while working in a changing environment.

You will also bring:

• Experience working in a planning or scheduling role within a similar environment
• Working knowledge of word processing, excel, database, asset maintenance management software (e.g./ SAP) and project management software (e.g./ MS Project)
• Class 'C' driver's license

This role offers an array of attractive benefits including:

• Base salary starting from $107, super
• 12.75% superannuation
• Access to banked time and TOIL
• 17.5% leave loading
• A genuine emphasis on work/life balance

Water.

Imagine a career where your work truly matters, where you are part of a team that values you and your contributions. At Sunwater, you will bring life's most essential resource to over 5,000 agriculture, urban and industrial customers, helping to sustain communities and drive water for prosperity across regional Queensland. We share the values of these communities — starting with caring about our people. Engage in fascinating work that is constantly evolving, allowing you to grow and shape a successful career and develop unique skills and experience in an industry brimming with opportunity.

Life.

At Sunwater, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing the support, resources and benefits that you need to thrive. That's why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best every day, including:

• My benefits: Access employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway
• My wellbeing: Prioritise your wellbeing with our comprehensive health and wellness offerings and programs
• My time: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave, ensuring you can tailor your work to fit your lifestyle
• My growth: We prioritise your professional growth with career development programs, study assistance, support for professional memberships, and structured early career pathways to help you build a rewarding and successful career

Now is the perfect time to join Sunwater and take advantage of the boundless opportunities for your career today and in the future. We are a diverse team and proud of the unique journeys and stories each of us brings. As we continue to grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, please let us know so we can ensure you can fully participate in our recruitment experience, which includes reference verification, psychometric testing, background checks and a pre-employment medical evaluation to ensure the best fit for our team.

Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world. We acknowledge their resilience in the face of significant and ongoing historical, cultural, and political change within Australia. We recognise and value the importance of truth-telling today, and our role to listen and learn.

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