Project Planner

Chandler Macleod; Perth; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Superannuation on hours worked

Employee Assistance Program

Rio Tinto project exposure

Job summary

Rio Tinto is seeking an experienced Project Planner to join the Project Controls team in Perth. This 12-month assignment, hosted through Chandler Macleod, focuses on scheduling, planning and reporting across a diverse portfolio, with site visits to Pilbara operations.

You will develop and maintain schedules in Primavera P6, prepare Basis of Schedule documentation, analyse progress and provide insights to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a Project Planner within mining, infrastructure, construction or major projects environments.
• Strong working knowledge of project scheduling methodologies and schedule management practices.
• Advanced experience using Primavera P6.
• Ability to work autonomously and adapt within a fast-paced project environment.
• Experience working to tight reporting deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules in Primavera P6 in line with project phase maturity requirements.
• Produce and maintain Basis of Schedule documentation.
• Analyse project schedules and provide technical planning insights to stakeholders.
• Review and assess contractor schedules using industry-standard planning techniques.
• Conduct site visits to validate progress and forecast completion dates.

Skills

Primavera P6 scheduling

Project scheduling

Stakeholder engagement

Autonomous working

Deadline-driven

Mining/infrastructure experience

Team collaboration

Safety and continuous improvement

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Project Planner

• Opportunity with Rio Tinto
• 12-month assignment via Chandler Macleod
• Perth CBD
• $98-$109 per hour + super

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 Project Planner to join the Project Controls team. This role is responsible for supporting the planning, scheduling and reporting of projects across a diverse portfolio, ensuring project schedules are accurate, integrated and aligned with delivery objectives. Based in Central Park, Perth, this role offers the opportunity to work closely with project teams and key stakeholders while conducting periodic site visits to Rio Tinto operations in the Pilbara.

About the Role

Reporting to the Superintendent Project Controls and working in a challenging and collaborative environment, you will:

• Develop and maintain project schedules in Primavera P6 in line with project phase maturity requirements
• Produce and maintain Basis of Schedule documentation
• Analyse project schedules and provide technical planning insights to stakeholders
• Review and assess contractor schedules using industry-standard planning techniques
• Conduct site visits to validate progress, forecast completion dates and review construction sequencing
• Establish and maintain agreed project baselines for project control and reporting purposes
• Review contractor progress measurement methodologies and assess suitability
• Produce productivity and performance reports, identifying causes for schedule variations
• Monitor schedule compliance against project controls requirementsAssess project performance trends and forecast completion outcomes
• Ensure schedules remain aligned with project estimates, contingency allowances and scope growth
• Foster strong relationships across delivery, planning, estimating, cost and contracts teams
• Support the integrity of integrated project controls reporting
• Provide technical planning support to project stakeholders
• Promote compliance with standardised project controls processes, systems and tools

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience as a Project Planner within mining, infrastructure, construction or major projects environments
• Strong working knowledge of project scheduling methodologies and schedule management practices
• Advanced experience using Primavera P6
• The ability to work autonomously and adapt within a fast-paced project environment
• Experience working to tight reporting deadlines
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively across multiple teams
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement

Why Join Chandler Macleod?

Chandler Macleod is one of Australia’s most experienced workforce partners. You'll receive:

• Competitive hourly rate paid weekly
• Superannuation on all hours worked
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Dedicated Chandler Macleod - Rio Tinto support team
• Simple digital onboarding process
• Opportunity to work on high-profile Rio Tinto projects
• Access to future Rio Tinto contract opportunities

If you’re an experienced Project Planner looking to contribute to major projects within a leading resources organisation, we’d love to hear from you.