ITS Maintenance Planner

Ventia; Blacktown; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH after probation

Employee benefits

Job summary

Ventia is seeking an ITS Maintenance Planner to oversee planning and scheduling of maintenance activities across a major infrastructure program in Arndell Park. You will coordinate daily scheduling, resource forecasting and budgeting to keep works on time, within budget and to a high standard.

You will use Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, collaborate with multiple teams, monitor KPIs and drive efficiency while supporting safe, compliant delivery of ITS assets.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and scheduling across asset maintenance, site-based and office-based environments is essential.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are required to coordinate with Delivery, Environmental, Customer and Field teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily scheduling, resource allocation and workload forecasting for ITS maintenance and field activities.
• Plan and manage ITS maintenance programs including planned maintenance, upgrades, faults, incidents and repairs.
• Ensure work orders are scoped, resourced, scheduled and delivered on time with minimal network impact.
• Monitor KPIs and ensure contractual, performance and service levels are met.
• Build productive relationships with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Prepare cost estimates, resource forecasts, schedules and work plans for maintenance and projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and service delivery.
• Support compliant and safe delivery of ITS works per requirements.

Skills

Planning & Scheduling

Stakeholder Management

Budgeting & Forecasting

Communication

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

The Opportunity

Join the Sydney Roads and Asset Performance portfolio as an ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) Maintenance Planner in Arndell Park. In this role, you will coordinate the planning and scheduling of maintenance activities across a major infrastructure program, supporting effective resource allocation, reporting and decision-making. You’ll also monitor key milestones to ensure works are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary package
• Convenient Arndell Park office + free onsite parking
• Variety in your work week with a mix of office collaboration, site exposure and 1 day WFH (post probation)
• Ongoing training and professional development to support your career growth
• A range of fantastic Ventia employee benefits, including discounted private health insurance, paid parental leave, Fitness Passport, discounted travel, and more!

Key Accountabilities

• Coordinate daily scheduling, resource allocation, and workload forecasting for ITS maintenance and field activities.
• Plan and manage ITS maintenance programs, including planned maintenance, upgrades, fault response, incidents, and repairs across roadside electrical and electronic assets.
• Ensure Work Orders are accurately scoped, resourced, scheduled, and delivered within required timeframes while minimising customer and network impacts.
• Monitor KPIs and ensure contractual, performance, and service-level obligations are consistently achieved.
• Build effective relationships with Delivery, Environmental, Customer & Stakeholder Teams, field staff, Work Supervisors, NDH, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare cost estimates, resource forecasts, schedules, and work plans for maintenance and project activities.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, resource utilisation, and service delivery.
• Support the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of ITS works in accordance with contractual, regulatory, client, and organisational requirements.

About You

• Solid experience in planning and scheduling, ideally across a combination of asset maintenance, site-based and office-based environments.
• Proficient in utilising scheduling and planning systems. Experience with asset maintenance industry-standard software such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project is highly desirable.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship management skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with a strong willingness to learn, contribute and work effectively within a team environment.

About Ventia

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

Position Reference Number

168768