Planner / Scheduler

Cairns Regional Council; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Fitness Passport

Up to 5 weeks annual leave

Up to 3 weeks personal leave

Parental leave

Learning and development opportunities

Salary sacrifice opportunities

Job summary

Cairns Regional Council is hiring a Planner / Scheduler to coordinate maintenance across our Facilities Management team. This role focuses on data, schedules and stakeholders to ensure works are delivered efficiently, safely and on time.

Reporting to the Coordinator Building and Facilities, you will manage customer requests, defects, and work orders while supporting teams and contractors to deliver quality outcomes for our community.

Qualifications

• Current Queensland Class C Driver Licence (or ability to obtain).
• Certificate IV in Business, Local Government, Asset Management or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Experience administering and coordinating computerised work management systems (OneCouncil, TechnologyOne, Authority) or similar.
• Experience in facilities maintenance, asset management, work scheduling or local government operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance activities across facilities management operations.
• Manage data, schedules and stakeholder communications to ensure works are delivered on time and safely.
• Support operational teams and contractors to deliver quality outcomes for the community.

Skills

Driver Licence

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Organisational Skills

Education

Certificate IV in Business / Local Government / Asset Management

Equivalent demonstrated experience

Tools

OneCouncil (TechnologyOne)

Authority

Job description

Salary Range: $87,255.06 - $94,452.29 per annum

Position Type: Full Time Permanent

Application Close Date: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 11.30pm AEST

Are you highly organised, systems-savvy, and passionate about delivering great service outcomes?

We’re seeking a proactive Planner / Scheduler to play a key role in coordinating maintenance activities across our Facilities Management team!

About the Role:

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, systems, schedules and stakeholders to ensure works are delivered efficiently, safely and on time. Reporting to the Coordinator Building and Facilities, you'll be at the centre of our work management operations, coordinating customer requests, defects, maintenance activities and work orders while supporting operational teams and contractors to deliver quality outcomes for our community.

What We’re Looking For:

• Current Queensland Class C Driver Licence (or ability to obtain).
• Certificate IV in Business, Local Government, Asset Management or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Experience administering and coordinating computerised work management systems, preferably OneCouncil (TechnologyOne), Authority, or similar enterprise asset management platforms.
• Experience in facilities maintenance, asset management, work scheduling, contractor coordination or local government operations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret operational data, maintenance trends, response times and performance metrics.
• Advanced organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and compliance.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A customer-focused mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.

Some benefits we offer:

• Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
• Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
• Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks personal leave
• Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
• Salary sacrifice opportunities

We are committed to:

• Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
• Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.