Maintenance Planner – Sugar Mill Operations

Wilmar Sugar Australia Limited; Giru; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilmar Sugar Australia Limited is seeking a Planner to coordinate maintenance planning, scheduling, and asset data management across our North Queensland mills. You will collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to develop detailed work plans and optimise performance to maximise uptime.

You will maintain SAP master data, support continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure planning complies with safety and quality standards in a dynamic, heavy-industry environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, or a related asset management role.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience using SAP or a similar Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed maintenance work plans and schedules to support safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
• Maintain and optimise maintenance strategies, equipment records, and master data within SAP.
• Coordinate resources, materials, and contractor requirements to ensure work is completed on time and within scope.
• Work closely with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to prioritise activities and minimise downtime.
• Monitor maintenance performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and increased asset reliability.
• Ensure planning processes comply with company standards, safety requirements, and industry best practices.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Scheduling

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Education

Trade qualification

Engineering background

Tertiary studies in related discipline

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Wilmar Sugar Australia Limited is seeking a Planner to coordinate maintenance planning, scheduling, and asset data management across our North Queensland mills. You will collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to develop detailed work plans and optimise performance to maximise uptime.

You will maintain SAP master data, support continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure planning complies with safety and quality standards in a dynamic, heavy-industry environment.