Defence Infra Construction Planner – AUKUS Project

Laing O'Rourke; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training and development

Six months' paid parental leave

Purchased leave options

Volunteering leave

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is seeking a Construction Planner to join the AUKUS team in Osborne, SA. You will plan, coordinate resources and ensure adherence to planning processes and standards on major defence infrastructure projects.

Strong leadership, knowledge of Australian Standards and experience with document management systems are highly valued. The role supports a collaborative, high-performance team with ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in Project Planning on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong leadership skills with prior exposure managing a team.
• Knowledge of construction techniques, methodologies and processes.
• Sound knowledge of Australian Standards and Industry Codes.
• Experience with Project Document Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate project resources to support capability development and outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with planning processes, standards and project controls.
• Administer contract-related time obligations.
• Provide strategic planning solutions to support project success.
• Drive continuous improvement and promote high performance across teams.
• Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and partners.

Skills

Project Planning

Team Leadership

Construction Techniques

Australian Standards

DMS Experience

Education

Business or Engineering degree

Tools

Project Document Management Systems

Job description

Laing O'Rourke is seeking a Construction Planner to join the AUKUS team in Osborne, SA. You will plan, coordinate resources and ensure adherence to planning processes and standards on major defence infrastructure projects.

Strong leadership, knowledge of Australian Standards and experience with document management systems are highly valued. The role supports a collaborative, high-performance team with ongoing development opportunities.