Maintenance Scheduler

Australia · Perth, AustraliaFull-timePosted Jul 21, 2026

Maintenance Scheduler (8-Month Contract)

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Maintenance Scheduler to join Downer’s Industrial & Energy business in Western Australia on a 8-month contract. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will provide planning and scheduling expertise across major maintenance, shutdown, brownfield and construction projects.

Working closely with operations, finance, procurement, commercial and project controls teams, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining integrated project schedules, monitoring project performance, forecasting resource requirements and providing critical reporting to support successful project execution.

Leveraging your Primavera P6 expertise, you'll play a key role in identifying schedule risks, analysing critical paths, monitoring progress and supporting project teams with data-driven insights that enable informed decision-making. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to complex, high-value projects while working alongside experienced project delivery professionals.

What You'll Do

  • Develop and maintain integrated project schedules using Primavera P6 across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and maintenance activities.
  • Monitor project progress, perform schedule analysis and identify critical path risks, recovery opportunities and forecasting requirements.
  • Manage earned value reporting, including SPI, CPI, EV, PV and AC performance metrics.
  • Produce weekly and monthly project reports, dashboards and performance analytics using Primavera P6, Power BI and Excel.
  • Support project teams through resource planning, schedule reviews, forecasting workshops and client reporting requirements.

What We Offer

  • 6-month contract supporting major industrial and energy projects.
  • Exposure to complex maintenance, shutdown and brownfield project environments.
  • Ongoing career development and internal mobility opportunities across Downer's diverse project portfolio.
  • Access to Perks@Downer with discounts across retail, travel, accommodation, health and wellbeing services.
  • Industry-leading leadership and development programs including THRIVE and EmpowHER.
  • A collaborative and supportive team environment with access to experienced project controls and operational leaders.
  • The stability, resources and career opportunities that come with being part of a Tier 1 ASX-listed organisation with extensive in-house capabilities.

     

What We're Looking For

We're seeking an analytical and solutions-focused scheduling professional who thrives in complex project environments and enjoys partnering with stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes.

  • Demonstrated experience in maintenance scheduling, planning or project controls roles within mining, oil & gas, energy, industrial or heavy industry environments.
  • Advanced Primavera P6 scheduling capability, including schedule development, critical path analysis and progress measurement.
  • Experience supporting maintenance, shutdown, turnaround, construction or brownfield projects.
  • Strong understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM), forecasting, performance reporting and schedule recovery planning.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with Power BI and project controls reporting experience highly regarded.

     

About Energy & Utilities

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

How to Apply

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