Planner Scheduler with Rio Tinto

Chandler Macleod ·www.chandlermacleod.com

Location Gladstone, Queensland, Australia
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Mining Resources & Energy
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Planner / Scheduler – Maintenance Planning 

We are seeking an experienced Planner / Scheduler to support maintenance planning activities within a Rio Tinto operation. Working closely with maintenance and operations teams, you will play a key role in coordinating planned work, developing schedules, and ensuring efficient and safe execution across site.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Planner or Scheduler, ideally with a trade background, looking to contribute within a structured maintenance environment while supporting reliable plant operations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Developing and maintaining maintenance plans and schedules to support site operations
  • Coordinating work packs, resources, and materials for planned maintenance activities
  • Liaising with maintenance and operations teams to align schedules and priorities
  • Monitoring progress of planned work and adjusting schedules as required
  • Ensuring all planning activities align with site processes and standards


About You
  • Previous experience in a Planner / Scheduler role within maintenance environments
  • Trade qualification highly regarded
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
  • Effective communication and stakeholder engagement capability
  • Ability to work within structured systems and planning processes


Highly Regarded
  • Experience working on Rio Tinto sites
  • SAP experience 
  • Background in mining, heavy industry, or fixed plant environments


What’s on Offer
  • Opportunity to work with Rio Tinto
  • Contract role with potential for extension
  • Structured and safety-focused site environment


If you’re an experienced Planner / Scheduler looking to contribute within a high-performing maintenance team, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now to be considered for this opportunity.




At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.

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The Planner Scheduler with Rio Tinto role with Chandler Macleod is based in Gladstone, QLD, AU.
Is the Planner Scheduler with Rio Tinto role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Chandler Macleod.
What experience level is the Planner Scheduler with Rio Tinto role?
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