Planner

Chandler Macleod; Newman; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Superannuation paid on hours worked

Consistent roster

Opportunity with Rio Tinto

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is partnered with Rio Tinto to place an experienced Planner at Hope Downs. The role focuses on maintenance planning, scheduling and coordination on fixed plant assets, with a 3 month contract on site from Perth.

You’ll plan shutdowns, release work orders in SAP, prepare packs and drive safe, reliable outcomes with a safety-focused team. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in mining maintenance planning, strong SAP/Excel skills and a current C-class driver's license.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in maintenance planning or scheduling within the mining industry desirable.
• Experience planning maintenance activities for Fixed Plant assets.
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical and other testing.

Responsibilities

• Create, plan and release maintenance work orders using SAP.
• Develop detailed maintenance plans, including labour, materials and tooling.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance across fixed plant assets.
• Prepare work packs and ensure jobs are ready for execution.
• Support maintenance scheduling to maximise asset reliability.
• Plan for shutdowns and weekly maintenance including resources.
• Review completed work and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and efficiently.

Skills

Maintenance planning

SAP

Excel

Driver's license

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

SAP Concur

Microsoft Office

Job description

Planner

• Competitive hourly pay range + super paid on all hours worked
• 5/2/4/3 roster | FIFO from Perth
• Opportunity working at Rio Tinto at Hope Downs | 3 month contract

About the Opportunity

Rio Tinto is a global mining and materials company operating in 35 countries, producing the materials essential to modern life. Their operations are built on safety, innovation, inclusion and creating value for communities, customers and shareholders.

Through Rio Tinto's partnership with Chandler Macleod, we are seeking an experienced Planner for Hope Downs.

This is a great opportunity to join a safety-focused team working on site with Rio Tinto. You'll work alongside experienced crews, supporting day-to-day operations while contributing to safe and reliable outcomes.

Reporting to the Superintendent, your responsibilities will include:

• Creating, planning and releasing maintenance work ordersusing SAP.
• Developing detailed maintenance plans, including labour, materials, tooling and equipment requirements.
• Planning and coordinating maintenance activities across fixed plant assets.
• Preparing work packs and ensuring jobs are ready for execution.
• Supporting maintenance scheduling and execution to maximise asset reliability.
• Planning for shutdowns and weekly maintenance, including scope, resources and scheduling.
• Reviewing completed work and identifying continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ensuring all maintenance activities are completed safely and efficiently.

About You

• 3-5 years' experience in maintenance planning or scheduling within the mining industry desirable
• Experience planning maintenance activities for Fixed Plant assets
• Previous Rio Tinto site experience highly regarded
• Advanced computer skills, including SAP Concur, Microsoft Office and Excel
• Strong organisational, coordination and stakeholder engagement skills
• Hold a C class drivers license(required)
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Dedication to everyone's safety
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical and other testing

Why Join Chandler Macleod?

• Competitive hourly pay range paid weekly
• Superannuation paid on all hours worked
• Consistent roster and work-life balance
• Opportunity to gain experience with Rio Tinto
• Dedicated Chandler Macleod support team
• Access to future opportunities across Rio Tinto operations

Diversity & Inclusion

Everyone is welcome at Chandler Macleod. We believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives and inclusive teams. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, females, neurodiverse people, people living with disability and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Together, we're creating workplaces where people feel they belong, can be themselves and have the opportunity to thrive.