Lead Planner

UGL; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Discounts with major retailers

Private health insurance offers

Education assistance

Salary continuance insurance

Parental leave benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

A leading provider of essential services in Western Australia is looking for a Senior Recruitment Business Partner to drive team and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in leading planning teams and possess expertise in utility infrastructure planning. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate on large-scale projects while leading a team of planners. Join a supportive environment known for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, with flexible work options and employee wellness initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading planning teams aligning with organizational objectives.
• Expertise in utility infrastructure planning, including complex scheduling.
• Experience with real-time monitoring systems for progress tracking.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term planning strategies.
• Lead and mentor the planning team on priorities.
• Act as primary point of contact for planning queries.

Skills

Leading planning teams

Powerline and utility infrastructure planning

Real-time monitoring systems

Complex scheduling

Job description

Senior Recruitment Business Partner, UGL - Defence, Utilities, Rail, Comms & Technology

We are moving Australia forward, and we want you to move with us.

When you join UGL, you will collaborate with some of the Australias most talented experts to help shape the nation. With opportunities to work on large-scale projects from start to finish, you will have the space to grow your skills, pursue your passion, and be supported in creating a career journey that aligns with your aspirations and lifestyle.

UGL Utilities Operations & Maintenance business is a trusted provider of essential services across power, water, and gas sectors. With a strong reputation and long-standing contracts in power distribution, transmission, and water operations and maintenance, we are poised for significant growth.

The Opportunity

This role is strategic in nature, focusing not only on day-to-day scheduling but also on developing long-term planning frameworks that drive efficiency, resource optimization, and sustainable performance. You’ll lead a team of planners, champion process improvements, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver safe, cost-effective, and future-ready work programs.

This position will be based in our Canning Vale office.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement long-term planning strategies to improve operational efficiency and resource utilisation.
• Align planning activities with business objectives and future growth requirements.
• Lead and mentor the planning team, ensuring capability development and high performance.
• Allocate planning resources across programs to meet operational priorities.
• Ensure planning incorporates risk mitigation and supports continuous improvement.
• Act as the primary point of contact for planning-related queries with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Track and report on planning KPIs, milestones, and resource utilisation.
• Implement corrective actions and improvement initiatives where required.

The following ideal attributes are highly desired, but if you do not tick all the boxes, you could still be a great fit. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

• Proven experience in leading planning teams, setting priorities, and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and client requirements.
• Expertise in powerline and utility infrastructure planning or similar industries, including experience in complex scheduling across multiple projects and programs.
• Experience in integrating real-time monitoring systems and analytics to track progress, identify risks, and enable proactive decision-making.

Next Steps

Follow the instructions on this advert to express interest in this opportunity.

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Job Reference: 266080

Why Join UGL?

• Flexible work options
• Discounts with major retailers
• Private health insurance offers, wellness program and discounts
• Education assistance
• Salary continuance insurance and novated car leasing
• 16 weeks of primary carer leave, and 3 weeks partner leave
• 9000 employees. 20,000+ development activities for employees each year.

Diversity & Inclusion at UGL

We embrace diversity and are committed to a supportive, inclusive workplace. Our initiatives include:

• Pay equity and eco‑friendly practices.
• Community support and charitable causes.
• Female leadership, sponsorship, and inclusion programs.
• Empowering programs for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Australians.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and abilities. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruitment process.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Management

Industries

• Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

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