Maintenance Planner

Gladstone Regional Council; Calliope; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gladstone Regional Council is seeking a permanent full-time Maintenance Planner based in Calliope to develop and maintain efficient maintenance plans and ensure materials, labour and tools are available for planned maintenance work.

You will collaborate across departments, demonstrate strong problem-solving and strategic thinking, and lead delivery teams through system changes while driving continuous improvement in maintenance planning.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Asset Maintenance Management or related discipline.
• Experience developing effective maintenance plans.
• Experience using CMMS and Microsoft Office.
• Driver’s licence valid in Queensland.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage maintenance activities with strong problem solving.
• Collaborate across departments for cohesive planning.
• Lead teams through transition to new systems and processes.
• Balance multiple commitments with strong time management.
• Foster a collaborative mindset for continuous improvement.
• Drive efficiencies within the maintenance planning framework.

Skills

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Organisational skills

Education

Asset Maintenance Management

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gladstone offers dynamic career opportunities across diverse industries, catering to a range of skills and ambitions. Whether you're advancing your career or seeking work-life balance, Gladstone's industrial strength, innovative energy projects, and bustling service sectors make it a fantastic place to work and live.

You’ll be glad you made it!

Discover a fulfilling career at Gladstone Regional Council, where your dedication to community service merges with our commitment to improving residents’ lives. Every role contributes to the livelihood of those who call Gladstone home.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the entire community we serve. At Gladstone Regional Council, we embrace diversity in our collective pursuit of inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, or background, can thrive. As a child safe organisation, Gladstone Regional Council are committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of all children and young people. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture.

View our Access and Inclusion Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy

Join our supportive and collaborative culture where your well-being comes first. We’re committed to nurturing your holistic wellness through health programs and events, our culture journey and flexible working options.

We partnerwith our people to understand their needs and provide the tools that develop skills, knowledge and healthy culture. Our people are valued for the part they play in delivering for the Gladstone Region. We are proud of who we are and what we do. We are #ProudlyGRC!

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Maintenance Planner

Council is seeking to appoint a permanent full time Maintenance Planner to contribute to Council’s success.

Permanent Full Time, 9-day fortnight with team currently trialling 8-day fortnight | Located in Calliope

Make a tangible impact on maintenance operations and drive positive change for the community

Better Balance, Better Benefits with GRC

About the Role

The purpose of this position is to develop and maintain efficient maintenance plans and to ensure materials, labour, tools, tasks and instructions are available for the effective execution of planned maintenance work.

Your role will include:

Demonstrating strong problem solving skills and strategic thinking to plan and manage maintenance activities.

Collaborating across departments to coordinate cohesive planning efforts and enhance data management practices.

Showing adaptability and resilience to support change and lead delivery teams through the transition to new systems and processes.

Employing strong organisational and time management skills to balance and prioritise multiple commitments and expectations effectively.

Fostering a collaborative mindset to encourage and guide teams through innovative changes and process improvements.

Committing to continuous improvement and driving efficiencies within the maintenance planning framework.

You will bring:

Tertiary qualification in Asset Maintenance Management or related discipline, and/or demonstrated experience working in a similar role with comprehensive job specific knowledge and specialised skills developing effective maintenance plans.

Extensive experience and demonstrated skill in investigating alternate approaches and recommending solutions for unique and/or complex problems affecting work control and planning.

Proven experience in conceptualising and communicating (verbal and written) major elements of work planning to technical and non-technical personnel.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and independently.

Experience using CMMS, Microsoft Office Suite and operating corporate business systems.

Legally able to drive a motor vehicle in Queensland.

Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks

To be eligible for this position, the candidate must have applicable working rights.

Depending on the role requirements, you may need to complete various checks and assessments as part of the recruitment process. This could include reference checks, pre-employment medicals (including drug and alcohol testing), vaccinations, visa checks, licence verifications and psychometric testing. We welcome you to disclose any reasonable adjustments that may be required throughout the recruitment process.

For questions related to the role or recruitment process, please call Council on (07) 4970 0*** or email the Talent Acquisition Team at **********@gladstone.qld.gov.au.