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ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
Job Description
The Malabar System Alliance Project is seeking an experienced and proactive Planner to join the project team based in Parramatta. This role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring project schedules to ensure the successful delivery of project objectives, milestones, and operational requirements.
Working closely with project managers, engineers, contractors, and key stakeholders, the Planner will play a critical role in coordinating project activities, managing scheduling risks, and providing accurate reporting to support decision-making across the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and work programs.
Coordinate planning activities across multiple project teams and workstreams.
Track project progress against approved baselines, milestones, and deliverables.
Identify schedule risks, constraints, and potential delays, and recommend mitigation strategies.
Support resource planning, including labour, subcontractors, equipment, and materials.
Produce look-ahead schedules and short- and long-term planning reports.
Monitor project performance and provide accurate forecasts for project completion.
Facilitate planning and coordination meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure schedule updates are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
Analyse project data and performance trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
Support project controls, reporting requirements, and change management processes.
Maintain planning documentation in accordance with project and Alliance requirements.
Promote and maintain a strong commitment to safety, quality, and environmental standards.
Required Skills and Competencies
Essential
Demonstrated experience in a Planning or Project Scheduling role within infrastructure, utilities, engineering, construction, or maintenance environments.
Strong understanding of project planning principles and scheduling methodologies.
Experience using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Excellent organisation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.
Desirable
Experience working within Alliance or major infrastructure project delivery models.
Knowledge of water, utilities, transport, or civil infrastructure projects.
Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related discipline.
Key Competencies
Planning and scheduling expertise
Attention to detail
Critical thinking and analysis
Strong communication skills
Collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement
Risk identification and mitigation
Results-oriented mindset
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.