Schedule Planner

Cairns Regional Council; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

5 weeks annual leave

Personal leave 3 weeks

12% superannuation contributions

Salary sacrifice opportunities

Learning and development opportunities

Paid parental leave (up to 14 weeks)

Job summary

Cairns Regional Council is seeking a Schedule Planner to coordinate and optimise daily water operations at the Magazine St Depot, Cairns. You will manage schedules, monitor workloads and resources, and resolve conflicts to ensure efficient delivery of planned, preventive, and reactive works.

The role requires a tertiary qualification in water operations or related discipline, a current Class C licence, and experience in field-based operational settings, with strong planning and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Water Industry Operations or a related discipline.
• Current Class C Driver Licence.
• Experience coordinating planned and reactive works in a field-based operational environment.
• Experience within water operations, utilities, infrastructure maintenance, construction or similar industries.
• Strong resource planning and scheduling capability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office applications.
• Well-developed written communication and reporting skills.
• Sound knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety requirements.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and optimise daily water operations activities across field crews and Team Leaders.
• Manage schedules, monitor workloads and resources, resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Maintain accurate operational records and support coordination of capital and operational projects.
• Contribute to informed decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support reliable delivery of essential water services to the community.

Skills

Resource planning

Scheduling

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Work-health-safety

Education

Tertiary qualification in Water Industry Operations or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Schedule Planner
Requisition Number: 1278
Salary Range: $91,339.21 – $96,498.62 per annum
Position Type: Full Time Permanent
Location: Magazine St Depot, Cairns
Application Close Date: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 11.30pm AEST

Plan the work that keeps Cairns flowing! We’re looking for a highly organised planner to join our Water Services Team to keep our projects running smoothly every day.

What You’ll Do:

As a Schedule Planner, you will coordinate and optimise daily water operations activities across field crews and Team Leaders, ensuring planned, preventative and reactive works are delivered efficiently. The role involves managing schedules, monitoring workloads and resources, resolving scheduling conflicts, maintaining accurate operational records, and supporting the coordination of capital and operational projects.

This is your opportunity to work closely with stakeholders across Council, contributing to informed decision‑making, continuous improvement initiatives, and the reliable delivery of essential water services to the community.

What We’re Looking For:

• Tertiary qualification in Water Industry Operations or a related discipline
• Current Class C Driver Licence
• Experience coordinating planned and reactive works in a field-based operational environment
• Experience within water operations, utilities, infrastructure maintenance, construction or similar industries
• Strong resource planning and scheduling capability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office applications
• Well-developed written communication and reporting skills
• Sound knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety requirements
• Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills

Some benefits we offer:

• Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
• Fitness Passport – subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
• Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks personal leave
• Secure your future with 12% superannuation contributions
• Salary sacrifice opportunities
• Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
• Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

We are committed to:

• Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
• Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:
Phone:[phone]
Email:[e-mail]
Website:Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council