PROJECT PLANNER

TSS Group; Wagerup; Hybrid; AUD 125,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

TSS Group is seeking an experienced Project Planner for a major resources program based in Wagerup, WA. You will provide hands-on, site-based planning and scheduling support, keeping integrated schedules current and aligned with project progress.

You will work with project teams across management, engineering and construction to ensure on-time delivery, accurate forecasts and meaningful reporting. This role offers a site-based/hybrid arrangement on a long-term capital program.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years' experience in project planning and scheduling.
• Strong construction and site-based planning experience.
• Advanced Primavera P6 proficiency with resource loading.
• Experience integrating contractor schedules and forecasts.
• Understanding of sequencing, productivity and resources.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update integrated project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Provide hands-on, site-based planning support with construction teams.
• Monitor contractor performance, construction progress and risks.
• Integrate contractor schedules into the master schedule.
• Develop 2–6 week look-ahead schedules and milestones.
• Conduct schedule health checks and critical-path analysis.
• Analyse productivity, haul cycles, fleet performance and rates.
• Assess progress vs quantities and completed work.
• Support schedule recovery planning and delay analysis.
• Contribute to monthly reporting with earned value metrics (CPI/SPI).
• Identify critical-risk activities and mitigation strategies.

Skills

Primavera P6

Scheduling

Site planning

Communication

Job description

Project Planner – Major Resources Project

Location: Wagerup, WA
Employment Type: Full-time | 12-Month Contract
Work Arrangement: Site-based / Hybrid
Rate: $90.54 – $106.47 per hour

About the Opportunity

TSS Group is seeking an experienced Project Planner to join a major capital program within the resources industry, based in Wagerup, Western Australia.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a large-scale, long-term project, providing dedicated site-based planning and scheduling support across major construction and infrastructure work packages.

The role will suit a hands‑on planner who enjoys being close to project execution, engaging with construction teams and translating actual site progress into accurate schedules, forecasts and meaningful project insights.

The Role

Working closely with project management, engineering, construction, commercial and HSE teams, you will play a key role in maintaining the integrated project schedule and ensuring project delivery remains on track.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update integrated project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Provide hands‑on, site‑based planning support, regularly engaging with construction teams to validate actual progress.
• Monitor contractor performance, construction progress, interfaces and emerging schedule risks.
• Integrate contractor schedules into the overall project master schedule.
• Develop and maintain 2–6 week look‑ahead schedules, key milestones and execution plans.
• Conduct schedule health checks, critical‑path analysis and identify potential delays or constraints.
• Analyse construction productivity, including equipment utilisation, haul cycle times, fleet performance and achievable production rates.
• Assess physical progress against actual quantities and completed work.
• Support schedule recovery planning, forecasting and delay analysis.
• Contribute to monthly project reporting, including earned value metrics such as CPI and SPI.
• Identify critical‑risk activities early and work with project teams to establish appropriate mitigation strategies.

About You

• 5–8 years' experience in project planning and scheduling, ideally within mining, resources, heavy civil or major capital projects.
• Strong construction and site‑based planning experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, including resource loading, baseline management, schedule updates and critical‑path analysis.
• Experience integrating and challenging contractor schedules and forecasts.
• A sound understanding of construction sequencing, productivity, quantities and resource requirements.
• Experience with construction fleet analytics and productivity assessments, including haulage, truck and excavator utilisation.
• The ability to independently assess progress, identify schedule constraints and develop realistic forecasts.
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to engage directly with supervisors, engineers, contractors and project leadership.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to contribute to a significant, long-term capital program.
• Competitive hourly rate.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Exposure to complex construction and resources projects.
• Access to global learning and professional development opportunities.
• Potential for further career opportunities within a leading international engineering organisation.