Senior Planner

Tlea; City Of Kwinana; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Additional Superannuation

Award and recognition program

Long service leave after 5 years

Supportive colleagues

Job summary

Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia is seeking a Senior Planner to develop, maintain, and analyse schedules for a portfolio of 12 projects at our Kwinana plant. You will perform critical path analysis, forecast impacts, and support recovery planning with Project Engineers and Lead Project Controls.

The role requires extensive brownfield experience, strong scheduling software skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams in a live plant environment. Job-share possible.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in project planning and scheduling in the resources industry.
• Demonstrated scheduling expertise in brownfield construction shutdowns and working in live plant environments.
• Strong proficiency in scheduling software: Primavera P6, Oracle Primavera Cloud, MS Project, Power BI and other tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and optimise integrated multi-disciplinary level 4 schedules (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning) using Primavera P6/Oracle Primavera Cloud.
• Develop level 4 shutdown, recovery and look-ahead schedules.
• Integrate contractor and suppliers' schedules into the master project schedule.
• Lead schedule reviews and provide data-driven insights to leadership for decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and governance frameworks.

Skills

Project scheduling

Critical path analysis

Stakeholder comms

Analytical thinking

Fast-paced multitask

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Oracle Primavera Cloud

MS Project

Power BI

Navisworks

Job description

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We are a joint venture between Tianqi Lithium Corporation and IGO Ltd. As pioneers in the Australian lithium industry, we've already achieved great things, including building the first battery-grade lithium hydroxide plant in Australia, paving the way for Australia to be a major player in the global transition to a clean energy future.

We’re looking for people who want to be a part of the industry of the future - people who work with purpose and urgency, take initiative, and rise to challenges. We're seeking individuals who empower others, embrace innovation, and want to work in an open and supportive environment, where teamwork and collaboration are valued.

At TLEA, you’ll be part of a team that is excited to be involved in a world‑class project that benefits not only the Western Australian community but the world.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Are you passionate about making a real impact?

TLEA is welcoming applications for a full‑time, Max term Senior Planner to join our team working at our Kwinana plant. Please note that this role will be considered for job share, for those applicants seeking part-time work.

The successful applicant will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and analysing schedules for a portfolio of 12 projects within an operating process-plant environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring timely project delivery by performing detailed critical path analysis, identifying risks to baseline schedules, and forecasting potential impacts to completion dates. The Planner collaborates closely with Project Engineers and Lead Project Controls to support schedule integrity and facilitate recovery planning when deviations occur.

In addition to possessing our core values of distinction, pragmatism, honesty, tenacity and innovation, this position will suit an individual with prior Planning experience, ideally within Brownfields Environments and Operations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, maintain and optimise integrated owners detailed multi-disciplinary level 4 Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning schedules using tools like Primavera P6, Oracle Primavera Cloud within a capital projects portfolio.
• Develop detailed level 4 shutdown schedules, recovery and look-ahead schedules.
• Integrate contractor and suppliers’ schedules into the master project schedule.
• Develop manning histograms and S‑Curves in conjunction with resource loaded schedules.
• Work closely with Project engineers, discipline engineers, and others to understand the scope of work and acquire inputs to schedule development.
• Establish and manage progress measurement system for Engineering and Construction contracts
• Update schedules based on actual progress and monitor progress against baseline schedules to identify critical path, potential risks, delays, or deviations from baseline.
• Review contractors’ schedules, verify progress, and present schedule reports, forecasts, and recovery plans.
• Lead schedule reviews, develop schedules for alternate planning scenarios and provide data driven insights to project leadership to support decision‑making
• Ensure compliance with company standards, Governance framework and TLK Project Controls Standard

WHAT YOU CAN BRING

• Tertiary qualification in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in project planning and scheduling in the resources industry
• Demonstrated scheduling expertise in brownfield construction shutdowns and working in live plant environment.
• Strong proficiency in scheduling software: Primavera P6, Oracle Primavera Cloud, MS Project, Power BI and other supporting tools; MS Office suite and Navisworks.
• Ability to understand and use technical documentation such as 3D model, Structural, Mechanical and Piping drawings, MTOs etc. in developing project schedules.
• Good understanding of design/engineering workflows, equipment procurement lifecycle, construction methodologies and commissioning stages.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PMBOK, AACE) is a plus

WHAT WE OFFER

• Contribute to a green and sustainable industry of the future.
• Competitive salary with a performance-based discretionary bonus structure
• Additional Superannuation
• Award and recognition program
• Long service leave option after 5 years (pro rata)
• Supportive colleagues committed to your success and well‑being
• Inclusive and diverse work environment

LOCATION

TLEA proudly acknowledges and the Whadjuk and Gnaala Karla Boodja people of the Noongar Nation, as the traditional custodians of the Kwinana area, where we operate our plant.

Kwinana is 38 km from the Perth central business district, 20 km from City of Fremantle and just 7km from Rockingham.

At Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia, we embrace and recognise the value of diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We welcome and encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds.