Project Coordinator/ Scheduler – Maternity Leave Cover

HEH Civil Pty; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Six-month contract

Job summary

HEH Civil Pty is seeking a Project Coordinator/Scheduler for maternity leave cover in Cairns. The role focuses on maintaining and reporting on project schedules across a portfolio of civil infrastructure projects in Queensland.

You will work with Project Managers, Engineers and senior leaders, developing detailed programs, updating timelines and producing executive dashboards. The role is hybrid, based in Cairns with site visits as required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated project scheduling experience in civil construction, infrastructure or a related project environment.
• Ability to interpret project documentation and translate progress into practical programs.
• Strong planning, sequencing and critical path analysis skills.
• Proficiency with MS Project and familiarity with Primavera P6 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed construction programs for new and active projects, including sequencing, dependencies, milestones, critical paths and resource considerations.
• Update schedules to reflect progress, delays, risks, changes and resource adjustments.
• Support Project Managers in the operational running of construction programs to reflect current site realities.
• Prepare lookahead programs, schedule variance analysis and clear progress reporting.
• Maintain the portfolio schedule for current and upcoming projects.

Skills

Organisational skills

Stakeholder communication

Analytical reporting

Education

Civil Engineering / Construction Management / Project Controls

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Project Coordinator/ Scheduler – Maternity Leave Cover

HEH Civil is a respected and growing civil contractor of around 100 people, delivering road, airport, water and sewer, bridge, drainage, earthworks and other complex civil projects across Queensland.

We offer a collaborative environment where people work closely across operations, engineering and project delivery. We value safety, quality, respect, teamwork, continuous improvement and partnership, and we encourage open communication, knowledge sharing and practical support.

About the role

HEH Civil is a respected and growing civil contractor of around 100 people, delivering road, airport, water and sewer, bridge, drainage, earthworks and other complex civil projects across Queensland.

We offer a collaborative environment where people work closely across operations, engineering and project delivery. We value safety, quality, respect, teamwork, continuous improvement and partnership, and we encourage open communication, knowledge sharing and practical support.

About the role

This fixed-term role will provide maternity leave cover for up to six months, maintaining continuity across HEH Civil’s project scheduling and portfolio reporting. You will work closely with Project Managers, Project Engineers, Operations and senior leaders to keep programs current, visible and aligned with delivery priorities.

• Develop detailed construction programs for new and active projects, including sequencing, dependencies, milestones, critical paths and resource considerations
• Update schedules to reflect progress, delays, risks, changes and resource adjustments
• Support Project Managers in the operational running of construction programs so schedules reflect current site realities
• Prepare lookahead programs, schedule variance analysis and clear progress reporting
• Maintain the company-wide portfolio schedule for current and upcoming projects
• Produce portfolio dashboards and concise executive-level reports, including key milestones across projects
• Coordinate with project teams on resourcing, procurement, shutdown periods and delivery priorities
• Coach and support Project Managers and Project Engineers to build consistent programming practices
• Work remotely and in the Cairns office, with occasional visits to project sites as required

About you

You are an organised and collaborative scheduler who can quickly understand a portfolio, build trusted relationships and provide practical, reliable information to busy project teams.

• Demonstrated project scheduling experience in civil construction, infrastructure or a related project environment
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Project; Primavera P6 experience is desirable
• Sound understanding of construction methodology, sequencing, critical path analysis and resource planning
• Ability to interpret project documentation and translate progress information into accurate, practical programs
• Strong analytical, reporting and stakeholder communication skills
• High attention to detail, responsiveness and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects
• Experience with portfolio or enterprise-level master schedules will be highly regarded
• A qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Controls or a related discipline is desirable

Why join HEH Civil?

• A meaningful six-month opportunity supporting a diverse portfolio of Queensland civil infrastructure projects
• A hybrid arrangement offering flexibility while maintaining strong connection with our Cairns-based team
• Direct collaboration with project teams and senior management
• An inclusive, practical workplace where ideas, initiative and continuous improvement are valued

Location and term

This is a full-time, fixed-term maternity leave cover position for up to six months. The role is based in Cairns and offered on a hybrid basis, combining work from home with regular attendance at our Westcourt office and occasional project-site visits. Hybrid work must support full performance of the role and effective collaboration with project teams.