• Perth based role
• Opportunity to work on large-scale capital and closure projects
• Develop your expertise within a globally recognized company

About the Client

Rio Tinto operates the world’s largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets. These assets include a world-class, integrated network of 15 iron ore mines, four port facilities, a 1,700 kilometre rail network and related infrastructure. Rio Tinto are expanding operations in the Pilbara to epic proportions while introducing next generation technologies to deliver greater efficiency, lower production costs and improved health, safety, and environmental performance.

About the Role

WorkPac are seeking a Project Planner on behalf of Rio Tinto, reporting to the superintendent of Project Controls the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting project scheduling, planning, and reporting. Working closely with senior staff, you will help maintain and monitor integrated project schedules, ensuring efficient project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in creating, maintaining, and reporting on project schedules
• Participate in schedule review meetings and provide updates
• Support development of monthly schedule reports and analysis
• Help maintain project integrity by monitoring changes and progress
• Collaborate with cost engineering and estimating teams to assess impacts
• Ensure compliance with standardized project control processes and tool
• Maintain relationships with contractors and key project stakeholders
• Provide technical support to project teams

Skills and Experience Required

• 5-7 years of experience in project planning or project controls
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, cost estimation, and reporting
• Experience working with integrated project schedules and tracking progress
• Ability to analyze schedule changes and communicate implications effectively
• Proficiency in project planning tools and software
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills

How to Apply:

Click on the Apply button to submit your application or for more information please contact:

WorkPac Principal Consultant: Georgia Guy on (08) 6462 1147 or [email protected] quoting the below reference number:
Job Reference Number: 7469J20256263

About WorkPac

WorkPac is Australia’s largest privately owned workforce services business with over 1.3 million registered candidates. We offer tailored solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across Mining, Construction, Healthcare and more. Our consistent promise to both candidates and clients is that choosing WorkPac is always a ‘Good Move’.

At WorkPac, we recognise we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people.