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Lead Planner

Perth, Western AustraliaFull-time2026-10-15 → 2026-10-22
Hybrid

Core

Lead all project planning and scheduling activities for critical metals projects (Copper, Gold, Nickel, Lithium, etc.) from studies through execution and handover.

Role type

Senior Lead Planner (Project Controls)

Builds

Integrated project schedules, progress measurement systems, and forecasting models for mining and minerals processing developments.

Domain

Mining, Minerals Processing, Energy

Required skills

Project planning and scheduling, Integrated project scheduling, Critical path methodology, Forecasting, Risk management, Primavera P6, Earned value reporting, Schedule risk analysis

Preferred skills

Leadership, Mentoring, Stakeholder engagement

Technologies

Primavera P6

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate all project planning and scheduling activities; Develop, maintain and control integrated project schedules; Consolidate contractor and vendor schedules into master project schedule; Conduct schedule quality reviews and health assessments; Perform schedule forecasting and what-if scenario modelling; Present schedule status and recovery strategies to clients and senior leadership.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities