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WHAT IS A SCHEDULER?
Our awesome client, a growing multi-trade maintenance and field-service company operating across Queensland, Australia, is looking for a Scheduler to be part of their Operations Team.
WHAT WILL BE YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES?
- Handle a high volume of inbound calls from clients and team members as the first point of contact.
- Receive, understand, and accurately record client service requests.
- Translate service requests into appropriate scheduled work and allocate jobs to the relevant technicians or subcontractors.
- Identify urgent and reactive maintenance requirements and elevate critical jobs as necessary.
- Build, manage, and optimise daily schedules to maximise technician productivity and minimise unnecessary travel time.
- Coordinate multiple technicians, tradesmen, and subcontractors across a busy and constantly changing job board.
- Monitor job progress and make scheduling adjustments when priorities, technician availability, or job requirements change.
- Communicate with clients throughout the service process, from job allocation through to completion.
- Provide timely updates regarding technician attendance, job progress, and completion.
- Follow up on outstanding jobs and ensure scheduled work is progressing as expected.
- Maintain accurate scheduling, job, and customer information within relevant systems.
- Support safety and compliance requirements, including job tagging and subcontractor documentation.
- Ensure relevant subcontractor information and compliance documentation are maintained and up to date.
- Assist with general administration and other scheduling or operational tasks as required.
- Work closely with the operations team to identify scheduling issues and implement practical solutions.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- At least 2 years of experience in scheduling, coordination, dispatch, workforce coordination, or a similar role.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment with a high volume of calls, requests, and administrative tasks.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy while managing repetitive and time-sensitive work.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Confidence in prioritising competing tasks and allocating resources based on urgency, availability, and requirements.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, technicians, subcontractors, and internal teams.
- A calm and professional approach when working under pressure.
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to anticipate and resolve scheduling issues.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to quickly learn new systems, software, processes, and workflows.
- Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
- A trustworthy, dependable, and accountable approach to work.
NICE TO HAVE
- Previous experience in construction, building, maintenance, facilities management, or field-service industries.
- Familiarity with Simpro, ServiceM8, ServiceMate, or similar field-service management platforms.
- Experience coordinating technicians, tradesmen, contractors, or subcontractors.Exposure to HSEQ, safety, or compliance processes.
- A tertiary qualification in Project Management, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Opportunity to grow your scheduling and coordination skills within a busy and varied maintenance operation.
- Work closely with an established Australia-based operations team.
- Gain valuable experience supporting a multi-trade field-service environment.
- Be part of a role where your organisation, communication, and problem-solving skills directly contribute to smooth daily operations.
- Develop your knowledge of scheduling, dispatch, client coordination, and field-service processes.
READY TO TAKE THE WHEEL ON A BUSY SCHEDULE?
If you love bringing order to a fast-paced day, enjoy solving scheduling challenges, and get satisfaction from seeing a job board run smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.