Scheduler - Projects | Kewdale

Pacific Energy; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

9-day fortnight

Work-from-home days

Health and wellbeing reimbursement

Salary sacrifice options

Employee referral bonus

Professional development

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Pacific Energy is seeking an experienced Project Scheduler to join our Project Delivery team in Perth. You will develop, maintain and optimise schedules for solar, wind, battery storage and hybrid energy projects, coordinating with engineers, procurement and contractors to enable on-time delivery.

You'll monitor baselines, conduct schedule risk analysis and prepare forecasts and reports for project leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification is required.
• Demonstrated experience in project scheduling, planning or project controls.
• Experience in scheduling within renewable energy projects (wind/solar) is preferred.
• Strong CPM understanding and scheduling principles.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and Excel; familiarity with databases is a plus.
• Ability to forecast, report and develop schedules; strong stakeholder skills.
• PMI/Oracle certification will be highly regarded.
• Strong multitasking and deadline-driven delivery capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and manage schedules across development, engineering, procurement, construction, regulatory and finance activities.
• Collaborate with project teams to align schedules with objectives and delivery strategies.
• Participate in regular project meetings across multiple projects.
• Ensure consistent scheduling methodology and forecast accuracy.
• Develop resource-loaded schedules and support forecasting activities.
• Prepare cashflow forecasts and spend curves throughout the lifecycle.
• Monitor performance against baselines, run critical path analysis and report variances.
• Deliver schedule updates and metrics to leadership and stakeholders.
• Support scenario analyses for cost, schedule and risk outcomes.
• Review contractor and vendor submissions and integrate into schedules.
• Identify critical path impacts and assist mitigation or acceleration efforts.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of planning standards, processes and tools.

Skills

CPM knowledge

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Database applications

Job description

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Perth, Western Australia

Job Category: Project Delivery

Pacific Energy is an Australian market leader in the provision of sustainable distributed energy.

As Australia’s only end-to-end provider of all renewable energy technologies, with proven experience integrating solar, wind, battery energy storage and green hydrogen into new and existing systems, we deliver industry firsts that are leading the clean energy transition.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Project Scheduler to join our growing Project Delivery team. In this role, you'll work on some of Australia's most significant renewable energy projects, providing the planning and scheduling expertise that helps bring complex projects from concept through to successful delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced scheduling professional looking to further develop their career within a growing renewable energy business that delivers projects across the full project lifecycle. Working alongside experienced project leaders and technical specialists, you'll support the delivery of solar, wind, battery energy storage and hybrid energy projects that are helping accelerate Australia's energy transition.

Be the Difference at Pacific Energy

At Pacific Energy, our people are the driving force behind our success. We value diverse perspectives, foster innovation and create an environment where our people can thrive and build rewarding careers.

Why Join Us?

Alongside the opportunity to work on industry-leading renewable energy projects, you'll enjoy:

• Flexible working arrangements, including a 9-day fortnight option and up to two work-from-home days per week.
• Competitive salary package
• Paid parental leave benefit.
• Health and wellbeing reimbursement program.
• Salary sacrifice options, including superannuation, novated leasing and education.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Ongoing professional development and genuine career progression opportunities.
• A collaborative, high-performing team environment where your contribution is valued.
• Free onsite parking at our Kewdale office.

About The Role

As a Project Scheduler, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining and optimising project schedules across all phases of project delivery. Working closely with project managers, engineers, procurement teams and contractors, you will provide critical planning, forecasting and reporting that supports informed decision-making and successful project outcomes.

You'll monitor project performance against baseline schedules, identify risks and opportunities, conduct schedule analysis and help drive efficient project execution across a range of renewable energy developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and manage project schedules across development, engineering, procurement, construction, regulatory and finance-related activities.
• Work closely with project teams to ensure schedules are aligned with project objectives and delivery strategies.
• Participate in regular project team meetings across multiple projects.
• Ensure all projects are scheduled and forecast using a consistent methodology.
• Develop resource-loaded schedules and support resource forecasting activities.
• Prepare spend curves and cashflow forecasts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project performance against baseline schedules, conduct critical path analysis, identify schedule risks and opportunities, and report on variances, trends and forecast completion dates.
• Prepare and deliver schedule updates, metrics and reporting to project leadership and key stakeholders.
• Support scenario analysis to assist project teams in evaluating cost, schedule, risk and delivery outcomes.
• Review contractor, consultant and vendor schedule submissions and incorporate relevant information into project schedules.
• Identify activities impacting the critical path and support mitigation, recovery or acceleration strategies where required.
• Assist in the development and continuous improvement of project planning and scheduling standards, processes and tools.

About You

Desired Skills and Experience

You are a planning professional who enjoys turning complexity into clarity. You have a knack for seeing the bigger picture while maintaining a strong attention to detail, and you're comfortable working with multiple stakeholders to keep projects on track.

Whether analysing critical path activities, forecasting project outcomes or identifying schedule risks, you're someone who enjoys using data to support better project decisions.

You thrive in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and take pride in helping projects achieve successful delivery outcomes.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrated experience in project scheduling, planning or project controls.
• Experience in project planning and scheduling within the renewable energy industry, ideally across wind and/or solar projects.
• Strong understanding of Critical Path Methodology (CPM) and project scheduling principles.
• Proficiency in project scheduling software, particularly Primavera P6.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and database applications.
• Ability to develop accurate forecasts, schedule analysis and project reporting.
• Professional certification through Oracle, PMI or similar project management organisations will be highly regarded.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Results-oriented with a proactive and collaborative approach.

Ready to Power a Cleaner Future?

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must have full Australian working rights.