Maintenance Planner Scheduler

Bundaberg Regional Council; Queensland; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice for assets

17.5% leave loading

9-day fortnight roster

Fitness Passport

Wellbeing and mental health support

Professional development support

Healthy work-life balance

Inclusive and diverse culture

Job summary

Bundaberg Regional Council is seeking a Maintenance Planner Scheduler to coordinate preventative maintenance and scheduling for the region's fleet. Based at the East Operations Centre, this permanent full-time role supports essential services and collaborates with operational teams to keep plant and equipment reliable and ready.

Within Fleet Services you will schedule repairs, monitor performance, and drive safety and continuous improvement across Council operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in fleet maintenance, maintenance planning, scheduling, or asset management within a plant, fleet, or similar operational environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build productive working relationships across teams.
• Sound organisational skills and the ability to coordinate competing priorities while meeting deadlines and performance targets.
• Experience using computerised maintenance management systems, asset management systems, or similar technologies to support planning and scheduling activities.
• A commitment to workplace health and safety, continuous improvement, quality outcomes, and collaborative teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preventative maintenance programs and schedule repairs to keep fleet assets reliable.
• Collaborate with operational teams to ensure plant and equipment are maintained efficiently.
• Support asset reliability and service delivery outcomes across the region.

Skills

fleet maintenance

maintenance planning

scheduling

asset management

communication

stakeholder management

Tools

CMMS

Job description

$89,682 per annum + super + benefits
Permanent Full-time
Fleet Services, Corporate and Commercial ServicesEast Operations Centre, Bundaberg Region

About Us

At Bundaberg Regional Council, we are dedicated to building a vibrant and sustainable future for our community. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where individuals from diverse backgrounds and skill sets can thrive. Whether delivering essential services or driving innovative projects, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. By joining us, you’ll become part of an organisation that values your contributions, supports your growth, and empowers you to help shape a better future for everyone.

Uniquely positioned north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, the Bundaberg Region is one of Australia’s fastest-growing regional cities and the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. The Bundaberg Region boasts the most equitable climate in Australia and rates fifth in the world alongside Hawaii. Noted for its environmental excellence, pristine waterways, and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, the Bundaberg Region showcases everything that nature’s palette can create.

What We Offer

• An attractive remuneration package with options for salary sacrifice and 17.5% leave loading
• 9-day fortnight roster
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Wellbeing and mental health support programs, including access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for professional development training and study assistance to support your career growth
• Thrive in a workplace that prioritises a healthy work-life balance within a supportive and friendly team
• Be part of an inclusive and diverse culture where every team member is valued

Discover more about working at Bundaberg Regional Council and the benefits we offer our employees by clicking here.

About The Opportunity

Bundaberg Regional Council is seeking a Maintenance Planner Scheduler to play a key role in keeping our fleet safe, reliable and ready to support essential services across the region. This position coordinates preventative maintenance programs, schedules repairs, and works closely with operational teams to ensure Council’s plant and equipment are maintained efficiently and effectively. Working within our Fleet Services team, you'll contribute to asset reliability, operational performance, and service delivery outcomes that support our community every day.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following key selection criteria:

• Experience in fleet maintenance, maintenance planning, scheduling, or asset management within a plant, fleet, or similar operational environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build productive working relationships across teams.
• Sound organisational skills and the ability to coordinate competing priorities while meeting deadlines and performance targets.
• Experience using computerised maintenance management systems, asset management systems, or similar technologies to support planning and scheduling activities.
• A commitment to workplace health and safety, continuous improvement, quality outcomes, and collaborative teamwork.

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The Selection Process

We encourage candidates to advise us of any accommodations they may need to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience throughout our recruitment process and work environment. We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

We celebrate our community's rich diversity and are committed to attracting and employing people that represent the community that we serve. We recognise and appreciate the diversity of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive and safe working environment where all employees are valued, respected and supported to achieve their potential.

The preferred candidate will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process.

Applications close on Thursday 26 November 2026 at 11:59 pm AEST.

Applications that do not meet the above requirements may not be shortlisted. The advertisement will be closed either when a successful applicant is identified or on the application close date, whichever is sooner.

Thank you for your interest in this position. To explore all our current opportunities, visit our Careers with Council webpage. We look forward to receiving your application.