Planner (Clermont)

Clermont Open Cut is currently seeking an experienced and passionate Maintenance Planner / Scheduler to join our Planning & Reliability team on site. Located on the western edge of the Bowen Basin, Clermont Open Cut is a high performing truck & shovel operation that produces 12 million tonnes of coal per annum.

Reporting to the Planning & Reliability Superintendent, this role offers variety and opportunity to the right individual.

Clermont is only one and a quarter hour drive from Emerald, three-and-half hour drive from Mackay and a five-hour drive from Townsville. We have a diverse group of people employed at our operation who choose to commute from multiple locations across Queensland along with those who live locally within the Isaac Region.

Responsibilities

• Developing, maintaining and providing clearly structured plans and deliverables for implementation through the execution team
• Scheduling heavy mobile plant works, including sourcing labour requirements
• Ensuring plans meet availability requirements
• Ensuring work is executed within monthly budget structures
• Management of the mobile maintenance budget and forecasting process which supports the effective cost management of the Maintenance department
• Promoting innovation and operational enhancements to achieve high performance outcomes
• Driving performance, safety and productivity of relevant plant and equipment through process improvement
• Engaging with maintenance personnel and key stakeholders to ensure a ‘hands‑on’ approach towards the planning of maintenance workloads

Requirements

• Mechanical/Electrical Trade Qualification
• 5 years’ experience in maintenance planning
• Strong communication skills with the ability to establish positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Significant experience in computerised maintenance systems (SAP)
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suites, including Excel and Project
• QLD Drivers Licence

Benefits

• Highly competitive remuneration package including an annual short‑term incentive bonus
• Nine day fortnight (5/2/4/3) or Monday to Friday work pattern available
• FIFO, DIDO or Residential options available
• Professional development, tailored training opportunities and a generous education assistance program
• Healthy Lifestyle reimbursement scheme of up to $5,000 per financial year
• Village Accommodation for FIFO/DIDO
• Heavily subsidised Company housing along with a generous local living allowance when residing locally in the Isaac Region
• Relocation Assistance
• 5 weeks annual leave and access to Coal Mining Industry Long Service Leave

Applications Close: 8 July 2026