PRINCIPAL PLANNER SCHEDULER

Req ID:  661663                    

Personnel Area: Brisbane Infrastructure                           

Branch: City Projects Office / Major Projects

Salary Range: The position attracts a competitive remuneration and benefits package dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

Work type: Temporary full-time       

Duration: Nov 2026

Our Business

Council’s Brisbane Infrastructure Division (BI) brings together Council's asset management, infrastructure planning, design, project management, construction, services, maintenance and transport operations activities. Being Host City for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Brisbane Infrastructure has a central role in shaping and preparing the City for the Games over the coming years. 

Our Branch

Major Projects is responsible for the planning and delivery of Council’s high profile and complex projects in collaboration with our Council partners.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​These city shaping projects are critical for the growth and development of Brisbane and have complex stakeholder engagements, design, and delivery arrangements.

Current major programs of work include Brisbane Metro, Bridges for Brisbane, Residual Waste Treatment, and Victoria Park.

The Role 

The Principal Planner Scheduler provides program management support in the planning, scheduling, and control of projects to ensure the successful delivery of the Major Projects program of works.

Working in a small highly professional team reporting to the Principal Portfolio Officer, this role will work closely with Program Directors and Senior Management to provide timely information and expert advice on Council’s key projects.

You will connect regularly with project managers, program owners, and various stakeholders across Council to lead, support, and enhance the program planning and scheduling function.

About You

Major Projects is seeking a highly experienced planner scheduler with a strong background in major and complex programs of capital work in the engineering and/or construction industry.

You will have significant knowledge and experience in Primavera P6 and superior communication skills to connect at all levels of the organisation.

If this sounds like you and you would like to make a real difference to the City of Brisbane, then please download the position description to learn more and apply.  

To be successful you will have:

• a tertiary qualification in engineering, construction management, project management or other relevant discipline
• extensive experience in the planning, scheduling, and monitoring of major and complex programs of work
• demonstrated project management skills
• expertise in the use of Primavera P6
• superior communication and presentation skills
• agility to learn, adapt, and deliver innovation and change.  

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE  

How to apply:  Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume and cover letter (of no more than one page) that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role.   

This role requires a Criminal History Check.

For more information:  Please contact John Hefez on 3178 3859 or john.hefez@brisbane.qld.gov.au 

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: 20^th October 2024 at 11:55pm AEST

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.