Maintenance Planner / Scheduler

Vopak; Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Hybrid work

Novated leasing

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Team lunches

Job summary

Vopak Darwin Terminal is seeking a proactive Maintenance Planner / Scheduler to own planning, reliability, and maintenance scheduling for the Darwin assets. You will create work packs, drive risk assessments, and coordinate with Operations to minimize downtime.

You will lead condition monitoring, API/AS standards alignment, manage vendors, and champion CMMS/ME2 data to track KPIs and budgets while ensuring safe, efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Build comprehensive work packs and risk assessments, prioritise backlogs, and coordinate with Operations to minimise downtime.
• Lead asset reliability activities including FMEA, root-cause analysis, and condition monitoring per API/AS and standards.
• Manage vendor relationships, review SWMS, and supervise on-site when needed.
• Maintain spare parts and procurement alignment to prevent downtime at Darwin terminal.
• Champion CMMS/ME2 data, track work orders, hours, budgets, and reliability KPIs.

Skills

Planning

Asset reliability

Vendor management

CMMS ME2

Field leadership

Tools

CMMS/ME2

Job description

Position: Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

Location: Darwin – East Arms

Job Family: Engineering & Maintenance

Vopak helps the world flow forward. We store the energy of today and tomorrow. But behind our impressive terminals and tanks, it is our people who make the difference. Guided by our culture of Trust, Collaboration, and Courage, we focus on creating an impact that brings the opportunity to grow and to make a real difference. As the Maintenance Planner/Scheduler, you will play a key role in realizing our ambitions while building both the future of Vopak and your own.

Your Mission

Vopak is seeking ready to take the driver’s seat of asset integrity and maintenance operations at a world-class terminal? Vopak Terminals Australia is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Maintenance Planner / Scheduler to take end-to-end ownership of planning, reliability, and maintenance scheduling for our Darwin Terminal.

What will you be doing?

As the primary nerve centre for our Darwin assets, you will bridge the gap between engineering strategy and field execution:

• Flawless Execution Planning: Build comprehensive work packs, develop task risk assessments, prioritize backlogs, and coordinate with Operations and Darwin Ports to schedule maintenance with minimal disruption.
• Asset Reliability & Integrity: Spearhead FMEA, root cause analyses, condition monitoring, and inspections aligned with API (653, 510, 570) and Australian Standards to push asset lifecycles to their full potential.
• Contractor & Field Leadership: Manage vendor relationships, chair contractor performance reviews, review SWMS/safe work procedures, and step up to supervise in the field when the team needs leadership.
• Spares & Supply Chain Savvy: Keep the Darwin warehouse running like clockwork—managing critical spares registers, long-lead components, and procurement alignment to guarantee zero operational downtime.
• Data & Digital Systems: Champion our CMMS / ME2 systems, tracking work orders, manhours, budgets, and reliability KPIs across automation and digitization.

Why you’ll love working with us

• A market-aligned salary package reflecting your experience, paired with a performance-driven bonus structure.
• Growth & Development opportunities to advance your career and continuously build your expertise.
• Hybrid work arrangements tailored to your role, supporting high performance and balance.
• A collaborative with supportive, high-energy workplace where initiative is championed and you have true ownership over your work.
• Financial Flexibility access to Novated Leasing packages to maximize your take-home value.
• Health & Wellbeing full access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
• Social&Team Culture a truly innovative and fun environment featuring regular team lunches, a highly collaborative atmosphere, and social milestone celebrations.

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Does this sound like you?

• Global Footprint, Local Ownership: You thrive working in an environment backed by an international terminal leader while having full visibility and voice across our Australian operations.
• Real Operational Impact: You won’t just be filling out spreadsheets—you will directly shape asset longevity, risk reduction, and site safety culture.
• Innovation & Ambition: Lead initiatives in condition monitoring, predictive tech, and sustainability.
• Growth & Leadership: A springboard for career development across engineering, reliability, and career growth.

What energy will you bring?

We’d love to meet you!

Together, we help the world flow forward.

For more information about the vacancy, please visit https://www.careersatvopak.com

At Vopak, we foster an inclusive workplace where you are empowered to bring your best self to work. Guided by trust, a spirit of collaboration, and the courage to lead change, we create an environment where everyone truly belongs.

Vopak is an equal opportunity employer. Everyone is different, and the differences in people allow us to match our ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. That's why we are curious about who you are!