Lead Maintenance Works Coordinator (Planning and Scheduling)

Service Stream; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Stream's Utilities division is seeking a proactive Lead Maintenance Works Coordinator to join the UU MECS contract in Brisbane, QLD. This full-time role focuses on planning, scheduling and coordination of maintenance delivery across the program, ensuring safe, efficient work and adherence to KPI targets.

You will lead a team of Works Coordinators, drive planning efficiency, monitor performance against schedules, and collaborate with asset and operations teams to optimise delivery and

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, scheduling, or coordination roles (2+ years) or 5+ years in related maintenance/operations roles.
• Experience leading a team of coordinators.
• Familiarity with scheduling and asset management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Works Coordinators to deliver against schedule, delivery, and KPI targets.
• Govern planning and scheduling activities to maximise schedule compliance and efficiency.
• Monitor on-time delivery and backlog, resolving constraints.
• Drive improvements in planning efficiency and standardisation using performance data.

Skills

People management

Planning

Scheduling

Coordination

Communication

Priority management

Tools

Click scheduling system

Ellipse asset management

Job description

• Lead Maintenance Works Coordinator (Planning and Scheduling)

Lead Maintenance Works Coordinator (Planning and Scheduling)

Full Time

Primary Location

QLD - Fortitude Valley

Job Description Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Maintenance Works Coordinator (Planning and Scheduling) to join Service Stream undertaking the UU MECS contract.

About the Role

Service Stream’s Utilities division is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Lead Maintenance Works Coordinator.

The Lead Maintenance Works Coordinator is accountable for the planning, scheduling, coordination, and performance of maintenance delivery across the program. The role ensures works are executed safely, efficiently, and in line with contractual and KPI requirements. The role holds direct accountability for achieving schedule compliance, on-time delivery, and planning efficiency outcomes.

• Nature of position: Permanent, Full Time
• Location: Brisbane, QLD
• Reporting Line: Asset and Optimisation Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Works Coordinators to deliver against schedule, delivery, and efficiency KPIs. Establish performance expectations, monitor team outputs, and act as escalation point for delivery risks.
• Govern planning and scheduling activities ensuring high schedule compliance, forward planning, and optimisation through bundling and sequencing.
• Monitor performance against on-time completion, SLA compliance, and backlog targets. Resolve constraints impacting delivery.
• Drive improvements in planning efficiency, productivity, and standardisation using performance data.

About You

You’re a natural planner who thrives in fast-paced environments, with a passion for keeping work organised, on track, and running efficiently:

• Experience in a people management position
• Proven experience in planning, scheduling, or coordination roles (2+ years) or 5+ years in related maintenance/operations roles
• Strong experience with job scheduling systems (e.g. Click or similar)
• Familiarity with asset management systems (e.g. Ellipse or similar)
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and optimise schedules under pressure
• A proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement, efficiency, and collaboration
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across teams and stakeholders

About Us

Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries. Specialising in designing, constructing, and maintaining new and existing networks, we provide end-to-end engineering and asset management solutions for our blue-chip client base.

Committed to fostering a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, Service Stream actively promotes the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, LGBTQI individuals, and other diverse groups. As a signatory to the Veterans Employment Commitment, we also value the skills and experience of ex-ADF members and their partners, strongly considering veterans who meet the key criteria for our employment opportunities.

Service Streamdoes not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from external Recruitment or Labour Hire Companies.

Department

Field Services