Planning Specialist

Job description

Your new company
Join a globally recognised resources organisation committed to delivering large-scale asset and capital projects across its mining portfolio. With a strong focus on safety, innovation and performance, this organisation offers the opportunity to contribute to high-value projects during the critical study and development phases while working alongside experienced project and engineering professionals.

Your new role
As a Planning Specialist, you will provide project planning, scheduling and controls support across a portfolio of mining projects in the development and study phase. Working closely with project teams and key stakeholders, you will be responsible for ensuring schedules are robust, accurate and aligned to project objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Develop and maintain integrated project schedules using Primavera P6
  • Establish, manage and control project baselines and schedule changes
  • Complete regular schedule updates, progress tracking and variance analysis
  • Deliver critical path analysis, look-ahead planning and schedule reporting
  • Support Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting and performance analysis
  • Facilitate planning workshops with engineering, procurement and project teams
  • Conduct schedule risk assessments, scenario planning and forecasting activities
  • Provide schedule impact assessments for project changes and emerging risks
  • Support project governance, stage-gate reviews and reporting requirements
  • Partner with internal and external stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes
What you'll need to succeed
  • Proven experience in project planning and scheduling within mining, heavy industry or EPC environments
  • Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6
  • Strong understanding of project controls, schedule management and critical path methodology
  • Experience developing and maintaining resource and cost-loaded schedules
  • Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and reporting
  • Ability to perform schedule forecasting, risk analysis and scenario planning
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
  • Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or a related discipline
  • Experience supporting capital projects during study, development or execution phases will be highly regarded
What you'll get in return
This is an opportunity to join a high-performing project team delivering significant mining asset projects from concept through development. You'll secure an initial 9-12 month contract, work on complex and impactful projects, collaborate with industry-leading professionals, and enjoy a hybrid Brisbane-based arrangement with a minimum of three days per week in the office. An attractive market-leading contract rate is on offer for the successful candidate, with an immediate start available.


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Job Summary

  • Published on: 18 Aug, 2026
  • Category: Resources and Mining
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Job type: Temporary
  • Salary:
  • Location: QLD - Brisbane CBD
  • Job Nature: Temporary

Company Details

  • Name: Hays
  • Location: QLD - Brisbane CBD