Plant & Equipment Officer

Zinfra; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO roster with 19/9 cycle

Camp accommodation provided

Incentivise program

Parental leave

Job summary

Zinfra in the Gladstone region is seeking a Plant & Equipment Officer to support the CopperString to Cape (C2C) transmission project. You will ensure project fleet, plant, tools and site facilities are available, compliant and ready for use in a fast paced construction environment.

You will work with project managers, supervisors and crews to minimise downtime, coordinate logistics and maximise resource utilisation, ultimately impacting productivity, safety and delivery outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating plant, fleet, equipment or logistics in construction, utilities or related industries.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills and ability to maintain accurate operational records.
• Understanding of safe work practices and equipment compliance requirements.
• Organised planning, strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Resilient, accountable, collaborative mindset with problem-solving focus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate mobilisaton, allocation, maintenance and utilisation of project fleet and equipment across the C2C project.
• Manage servicing, inspections and compliance to keep assets safe and ready for use.
• Oversee project compounds, laydown yards, storage facilities and site logistics for delivery.
• Forecast equipment requirements with supervisors and construction teams to prevent downtime.
• Maintain asset and inventory records and identify opportunities to reduce costs.

Skills

Plant coordination

Fleet management

Excel

Safety compliance

Stakeholder management

Project logistics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Who We Are

Zinfra is a leading partner in the design, build, operation and maintenance of Australia's energy and utilities infrastructure. Delivering an annual portfolio of more than $1.2 billion, our work helps keep energy flowing safely and reliably to communities across Australia while supporting the nation's energy transition.

With a workforce of more than 2,800 people, we deliver complex infrastructure, asset management and field services across Australia's east coast. Our people draw on deep industry experience, an unwavering commitment to safety, and practical innovation to deliver the right outcomes for our clients and communities.

About The Role

An exciting opportunity exists for a Plant & Equipment Officer to join Zinfra's delivery team supporting the major CopperString to Cape (C2C) transmission project with Powerlink. Based in the Gladstone region, this role is critical to keeping frontline construction activities moving by ensuring project fleet, plant, tools, equipment and site facilities are available, compliant and ready for use.

Working in a fast-paced project environment where accountability, planning and practical problem-solving are highly valued, you'll work closely with project managers, supervisors and construction teams to minimise downtime, coordinate logistics and maximise utilisation of project resources. This is a key operational role with direct influence on project productivity, safety and delivery outcomes.

This position can be undertaken by either a locally based employee or as a FIFO employee operating on a 19 days on, 9 days off roster. Camp accommodation is available for FIFO personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the mobilisation, allocation, maintenance and utilisation of project fleet, plant and equipment across the C2C project.
• Manage servicing, repairs, inspections and compliance activities to ensure assets remain safe, operational and project-ready.
• Oversee project compounds, laydown yards, storage facilities and site logistics to support construction delivery.
• Work closely with supervisors and construction teams to forecast equipment requirements and prevent disruptions to planned works.
• Maintain accurate asset, equipment and inventory records while identifying opportunities to improve utilisation and reduce project costs.

About You

You're a practical and organised coordinator who thrives in project environments where priorities can shift quickly and operational decisions matter. You take ownership of outcomes, communicate effectively with field teams and contractors, and bring a proactive approach to solving problems before they impact delivery.

To Be Successful, You'll Bring

• Experience coordinating plant, fleet, equipment or logistics activities within construction, utilities, infrastructure or related industries.
• Strong administrative and systems capability, including intermediate Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to maintain accurate operational records.
• Sound understanding of safe work practices, equipment compliance requirements and project delivery environments.
• A highly organised approach with strong planning, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A resilient, accountable and collaborative mindset, with the confidence to make decisions, work through complexity and support operational teams to achieve results.

Why Work With Us

What we do matters. Delivering safe and reliable energy infrastructure helps connect communities and supports Australia's renewable energy future. As part of the C2C project team, you'll play a direct role in one of Queensland's significant transmission infrastructure programs while working alongside experienced industry professionals committed to safety, quality and delivery excellence.

We are a certified family-friendly workplace and offer a range of benefits that support our people both at work and outside it.

Benefits

• FIFO opportunity with a 19/9 roster and camp accommodation provided for eligible employees.
• Recognition through our Incentivise program.
• Paid parental leave and universal reproductive health leave.
• Novated leasing, EV subscriptions and vehicle discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families.

We champion and value diversity in life and work experiences because broader perspectives strengthen our problem solving, decision making and ability to innovate.

We welcome applications from everyone, including First Nations peoples, veterans, people living with disability and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Recruitment Process

During the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks, including a pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check.