Development Planning Specialist

CDC; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CDC Academy

CDC Day

Parental Leave

Volunteer Leave

Employee Assistance Program

CDC Social Events

Job summary

CDC Data Centres is seeking a Development Planning Specialist to support the Marsden Park data centre campus and the CBD office. You will help maintain schedules, reporting and analytics across the construction team.

The ideal candidate has strong Primavera P6 knowledge and a deep understanding of construction sequencing, with experience in planning, scheduling and analytics on complex projects. You will engage with stakeholders to drive on-time delivery and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Primavera P6 and construction scheduling.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and planning terminology.
• Proven ability to analyse schedules, progress updates and resource utilisation.
• Deadline-focused with stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a centralised system for scheduling, reporting and analytics.
• Analyse project data: schedules, progress and resource utilisation metrics.
• Develop scenario analyses, predictive models and other analyses as required.
• Prepare progress summaries, dashboards and milestone updates.
• Review schedules, critical paths and dependencies to identify risks and impacts.
• Coordinate with project teams to support schedule updates and resources.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

• Support with the construction scheduling for the largest data centre campus in the Southern Hemisphere!
• Ongoing growth and development opportunities - joining a collaborative and passionate team
• Role location to be split across our Marsden Park site (parking provided) and CBD office

About Us:

Established in 2007, CDC Data Centres is Australia and New Zealand's leading operator of secure, world-class data centre facilities. CDC plays a unique role in the fabric of the nations in which we operate, and we take this responsibility very seriously.

With multiple facilities across Australia and New Zealand, CDC's diversified operations provide large-scale secure data centre campuses that support co-location, dedicated and hyperscale compute environments, with all campuses interconnected with high-speed carrier grade networks.

At CDC, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe that everyone's unique experiences enable us to deliver meaningful benefits for our people, our clients and communities. Our mission is to attract, retain and grow the world's best data centre team.

Our people are committed, tenacious and meticulous in supporting our customers. Together, we configure the landscape to meet the security, reliability, connectivity and sustainability needs for today and tomorrow.

About the Role:

Due to our exciting growth plans, we are seeking a switched on and meticulous individual to fulfill a Development Planning Specialist position, focusing on our Marsden Park site (set to be the largest data centre campus in the Southern Hemisphere, once completed). Working alongside a Development Planning Lead - this position will play a crucial role within our Construction team, supporting with the maintenance of overarching schedules, reporting and analytics, resource allocation metrics, and trend analysis, ultimately assisting with overall project delivery efficiency.

• Support the maintenance of a centralised system for project scheduling, reporting, and analytics
• Gather and analyse relevant project data - such as schedules, progress updates, and resource utilisation metrics
• Conduct scenario development, predictive modeling, and other key pieces of analyses as required
• Prepare key reporting elements (e.g. progress summaries, dashboards, milestone updates)
• Assist in reviewing schedules, critical paths, and dependencies, aiming to identify potential risks and schedule impacts
• Coordinate with project teams to support schedule update, resourcing matters, and process improvements

What's in it for you:

• CDC Academy - Mark your mark by enhancing your professional development with the CDC Academy. Enrol in specialised training courses that will help you develop skills and ensure you thrive in your chosen career
• CDC Day - An additional day of paid leave dedicated to nurturing your health and wellbeing
• Parental Leave - Inclusive and above legislative tenure of parental leave entitlements to help you start, grow and care for your family
• Volunteer Leave - Make a meaningful difference with 2 days of volunteering leave for any cause or charity of your choice
• Employment Assistance Program - Be confident that you and your family are supported with access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• CDC Social Events - CDC's offers staff and their family's inclusive events that nurtures relationships, connection and friendships across the business. CDC hosts BBQs, family picnics and community events, bringing together CDC staff in different settings

About You:

The ideal candidate possesses a background combining strong knowledge in Primavera P6, with a sound understanding of construction sequencing and associated terminology. Holding demonstrated experience in planning, scheduling, and analytics across complex projects; we are seeking an individual who is deadline-focused in nature, with the stakeholder management skillset to effectively communicate with key internal and external parties to help in driving outcomes.

Essential:

Australian Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 Security Clearance.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We believe that diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences leads to innovation and success. We actively promote equality and strive to create a welcoming environment for all employees. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and encourages everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.