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.

If you have strong hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle – from estimating and planning, through to delivery and completion, this could be the role for you!

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!

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

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:

(07) 4044 3310

·       Email:

jobs@cairns.qld.gov.au

·       Website:

Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council