Scheduler - Execution| FIFO or Residential | Iron Ore | Dampier-Based

Join a high-performing team supporting a major iron ore operation as a Track Maintenance Scheduler. This is a dynamic and fast-paced role where you'll play a key part in planning and scheduling critical rail maintenance activities. With a strong focus on collaboration, problem-solving, and execution readiness, this role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive and skilled team environment.

Who are we?
Chandler Macleod is a leading global provider of workforce solutions, offering recruitment, consulting, and outsourcing services to clients across various industries: #wegetpeople.

What’s on Offer:

• FIFO 5:2, 4:3 roster or residential option (Dampier-based)
• 12-hour days for FIFO, 9–10 hour days for residential
• Ongoing contract with a leading mining client
• Work with a team of 15 schedulers, each managing their own portfolio
• Occasional travel to Tom Price may be required

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain 12-week rolling schedules for track maintenance execution
• Coordinate parts, materials, and resources to ensure readiness
• Handover schedules every Friday to the execution team
• Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts or issues
• Host and facilitate meetings with internal and external stakeholders (5–50 attendees)
• Work closely with 3 Track Specialists and report to the Superintendent
• Maintain strong working relationships across departments
• Operate autonomously in a high-pressure environment

Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Proven experience in planning and scheduling, ideally in rail and track
• Strong understanding of rail maintenance, access, and obstruction management
• High level of computer literacy; SAP experience is required
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
• Resilient, adaptable, and solutions-focused mindset
• Must have full Australian working rights

All candidates must be registered through Chandler Macleod, undertake a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol test and provide references. If the above sounds like you, and you are available immediately, please use the ‘apply now’ button to send through your most up to date CV, with a covering letter outlining your reasons for applying, and we shall be in touch soon.

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.