Schedule Planner

Requisition Number: 1120

Salary Range: $91,339.21 - $96,498.62 per annum

Position Type: Full Time Permanent

Location: Magazine St Depot, Cairns

Application Close Date: Sunday, 17 May 2026 at 11.30pm AEST

Plan the work that keeps Cairns flowing!

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-focused Schedule Planner to support our Water Services Team.

What You’ll Do:

As the Schedule Planner, you will provide critical scheduling, forecasting and reporting support to ensure water infrastructure projects are delivered efficiently, on time and within budget. You’ll play a central role in aligning operational priorities with capital works programs, while identifying risks and driving continuous improvement.

This is your opportunity to contribute to vital infrastructure projects that directly impact the community, while working collaboratively with Coordinators, Team Leaders and Project Managers across Council.

If you’re a highly organised planner who thrives on coordinating complex projects and keeping everything running on track, we want to hear from you!

What We’re Looking For:

• Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Engineering, or a related technical field relevant to the role.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and delivering maintenance programs or infrastructure construction works, with strong hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle—from estimating and planning through to delivery and completion.
• Experience delivering or supporting infrastructure construction and scheduling activities, including resource planning and coordination.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g. Microsoft Project), and intermediate computer skills including the Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and standards, and Workplace Health & Safety requirements.
• Well-developed written communication skills to prepare reports, correspondence and memoranda.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to work effectively with a range of stakeholders.

Some benefits we offer:

• Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
• Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
• Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks personal leave
• Secure your future with 12% superannuation contributions
• Salary sacrifice opportunities
• Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
• Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

We are committed to:

• Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
• Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone: (07) 4044 3310

Email: [email protected]

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council