Associate Director - Planner

Rps Incorporated; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

EAP – Employee assistance program

Paid parental leave

Mobility across global network

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

RPS, part of the Tetra Tech global network in Australia, seeks an Associate Director – Planner to own the Integrated Master Schedule for a major Defence facilities program. You will lead schedule development, integrate sub-schedules, and coordinate with project managers, risk leads, and cost controllers to support informed decisions.

The role requires 10+ years in planning/scheduling, proficiency in Primavera P6 and Excel, and Australian citizenship with Baseline or NV1 clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in planning/scheduling, preferably Defence or infrastructure.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Australian citizenship with Baseline or NV1 security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyse the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) using Primavera P6.
• Integrate sub-schedules from contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with project managers, risk leads, and cost controllers to align schedules with budgets and milestones.
• Identify risks and opportunities and support forecasting and mitigation.
• Provide high-quality schedule inputs for internal and client reporting.

Skills

Planning & Scheduling

Program management

Autonomous work

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Associate Director - Planner

About Us

RPS is a Tetra Tech company. Tetra Tech is a leading global consultancy with 27,000 employees across 550 offices in over 120 countries. As part of this global network, RPS offers its people unparalleled development opportunities, global mobility, and a platform to solve some of the world's most complex challenges. Our client-side consulting business in the Australia Asia Pacific region includes over 500 professionals working across diverse sectors, including Defence, infrastructure, and urban development.

About the Role

Join our experienced Project Controls team as a Senior or Associate Director level Planner/Scheduler, embedded within a multidisciplinary Planning & Delivery team providing Project Management & Contract Administration (PMCA) services to our Defence client.

You’ll take ownership of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for a major Defence facilities and infrastructure program, ensuring alignment across design, construction, and stakeholder milestones. You’ll work closely with project managers, risk leads, cost controllers, and contractors to deliver a fully integrated, risk-aware schedule that supports informed decision-making and project success.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop, maintain, and analyse the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) using Primavera P6.
• Integrate sub-schedules from contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Clean and import schedules in P6 while maintaining data integrity and controlled access.
• Identify risks and opportunities, propose mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with the cost team to align schedules with budgets and cashflows.
• Support the Risk Lead with schedule impact analysis and forecasting.
• Provide high-quality schedule inputs and analysis for internal and client reporting.

What you need to succeed

• Minimum 10 years plus experience in planning/scheduling, preferably within Defence, or building and infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and project lifecycles.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities.
• Australian citizenship with the ability to obtain Baseline or NV1 security clearance.

Why Join Us?

• Work on a nationally significant Defence project that makes a real impact.
• Be part of a collaborative and inclusive team culture built on trust and expertise.
• Access structured career pathways and professional development plans.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including remote and hybrid options.
• Competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid parental leave and additional leave benefits.
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your immediate family.
• Opportunities for secondments, mobility, and career growth across the Tetra Tech global network.
• Recognition and reward programs including long-service awards.

Our Approach

Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work. Stronger together is one of our five core behaviours and it is key to building a collaborative workplace. We encourage everyone to bring their best and to support others to do the same. By sharing knowledge, challenging each other to think differently, and fostering an environment of trust and respect, our people can learn, grow and thrive – and share in our success.