Maintenance Planner

• Competitive Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 + Super
• Permanent position – CBD Based
• Immediate start available for the right person

The Role: Maintenance Planner

Our Client is a local Council delivering essential services across infrastructure, community programs, utilities, housing, and corporate operations such as finance, HR, and IT.

They are now seeking a Maintenance Planner to join their team. A key position suited to someone with a trades or construction background who can confidently manage building and maintenance planning, work collaboratively in a small team, and bring practical, solution-focused thinking to the role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and organise daily maintenance tasks across various trades, making sure the right people, tools, and materials are ready to get the job done on time.
• Coordinate a high volume of daily maintenance tasks/jobs, balancing priorities and ensuring smooth delivery that meets both client expectations and contract obligations.
• Liaise closely with the Job Allocator and field teams to confirm schedules, resource availability, and timing — making sure every job runs like clockwork.
• Review work scopes in detail, ensuring every trade requirement and material need is captured before work begins to avoid surprises on site.
• Interpret and apply the Department of Communities’ Schedule of Rates (SOR) when planning work to ensure all jobs meet contractual and cost guidelines.
• Adjust and update job plans when variations arise, ensuring changes are clearly documented, approved, and reflected in the work schedule without delay.
• Monitor and allocate materials precisely, ensuring everything required for the job is ordered, tracked, and on-hand to prevent hold-ups.
• Engage confidently with clients to clarify job details, resolve queries, and keep them informed of progress or any adjustments.
• Work hand-in-hand with supervisors, technicians, and the procurement team to ensure every job runs smoothly from planning to completion.
• Stay on top of job variations and amendments, making sure they are raised promptly, approved where needed, and seamlessly integrated into schedules.
• Keep a sharp eye on compliance, making sure all works planned and delivered align with contract standards and service expectations.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in maintenance planning, ideally across building, construction and infrastructure.
• Trade background ideally across carpentry, electrical, plumbing. HVAC etc.
• Strong ability to read and interpret plans, contracts, and schedule of rates.
• Proficiency in using job management and planning systems (Simpro, SAP, pronto etc)
• Strong attention to detail, combined with the ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
• WA Drivers licence.

What we offer:

• Great opportunity to join a Council that provides a range of services across WA communities.
• Competitive salary package; $100,000 - $120,000 + Super, with opportunities for career progression.
• Modern offices, located in Perth CBD.
• Ability to commence immediately.

Applications:

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity and meet the above criteria, please click APPLY NOW and submit your CV. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.