New position to support Tier 1 wind farm projects
Any major QLD centre | 24 month fixed term position
PM3 level salaries starting from $200k + 14.75% super
At Yurika,
we're not just employees; we are catalysts for change, embarking on exciting projects that redefine the way we power the world. As a part of our team, you will be at the forefront of innovation, contributing to the development and implementation of cutting-edge renewable energy solutions that make a tangible difference, shifting Australia towards a more sustainable energy future.
Through our rapidly growing national footprint, our teams work across everything from electricity networks to solar, wind and battery projects, through to metering, telecommunications, EV charging and the supply of electrical infrastructure products.
Yurika is part of Energy Queensland
– the largest, wholly government-owned electricity company in Australia that also includes Energex, Ergon Energy Network and Ergon Energy Retail. We have 100+ years' experience in generation, transmission, and distribution power systems in Queensland and Australia, and we're a key player delivering on the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan.
Why work for Yurika?
We believe in empowering our people, offering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where your ideas and passion for sustainability are not just valued, but crucial. Join us and experience:
A solid pipeline of exciting projects
The ability to make a real difference to Australia's energy landscape.
Flexibility to balance work with the other things in life important to you
Job security and competitive salary packages.
Flexible remuneration options including salary sacrificing, novated leases, plus strong 14.75% superannuation.
A wide range of benefits secured by enterprise bargaining agreements.
A diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone belongs.
Career development and recognition, with opportunities to grow your career through professional development and internal mobility.
A safety-first workplace culture that incorporates physical and mental health
An array of wellness programs from skin checks to gym memberships, through to mentoring and guidance, and 24/7 employee assistance program support.
Higher than industry average levels of employee engagement.
The Position
The Senior Planner is responsible for managing the development, reporting and maintenance of technical information and schedules in line with project budgets and contract requirements. This position is accountable for the development of a Planning/scheduling team to successfully deliver planning & scheduling requirements and foster a continuous improvement, productive and efficient culture with multi-functional and nationally dispersed resource groups.
This is a 24 month fixed term position and can be located in any major centre (Queensland). This is a Professional & Managerial Grade Three level position with salaries starting from $200k + 14.75% super on a ten-day fortnight.
Some of your responsibilities include:
Provide expert planning, commercial and related advice to Yurika project teams or contracted staff to assist the team to ensure that assigned projects are commercially and financially compliant.
Accountable to reflect scheduled units and quantities to budgets, identifying earned value and burn rates to meet commercial objectives.
Lead and manage project and resource schedule development, regular progress updates, look ahead programs, critical path and longest path analysis and value earned reports utilising the required format ie P6 and/or MS Project.
Lead site inspections and collaborate with field staff and construction supervision to assess works complete, sequence adjustments and schedule logic and detail updates.
Develop and maintain governance framework for project planning and forecast for project delivery.
Proactively work with contract managers, commercial and financial team members in development of impacted schedule analysis to support claims and financial impact forecasting.
Identify and escalate schedule related matters that impact time, cost, scope, and resourcing to the relevant internal stakeholder, and work with stakeholder for best resolution outcome.
Pro-actively manage planning related risk and perform risk reviews to identify issues that will affect project outcomes and develop risk management plans to mitigate the risk.
Communicate risk profile to senior management through reporting and project reviews.
Collaborate effectively managing information and confidentiality requirements across Energy Queensland Limited in accordance with applicable ring-fencing parameters.
Demonstrate a personal commitment to health, safety and environment and support a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Comply with all relevant legislation, policies, procedures and practices.
About you
You demonstrate commercial / industry experience managing large infrastructure fixed price contracted projects in the contestable market nationally with firm contractual terms and conditions with liquidated damages. You demonstrate the ability to develop, prepare, maintain, and manage all forms of project schedules. You demonstrate the ability to develop a schedule from conception, along with manage in flight schedules ensuring planned units align with estimated quantum. You have strong interpersonal, negotiation, presentation and written skills that will build trust with internal and external stakeholders. You have a proven ability to prioritise and coordinate own work and that of peers to meet required outcomes. You role model teamwork using effective relationship management and influencing skills that result in collaboration with peers to drive overall success. You are a Primavera 6 and Microsoft Project superuser and previous experience in leading a diverse team.
Essentials
Degree qualifications in Project Management, Construction Management or Engineering and/or equivalent relevant experience.
Certification in Primavera P6, MS Project and/or equivalent demonstrated experience.
For more information about this role, click on the
Position Description
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Yurika is growing!
If this role isn't for you, please reach out to learn more about the different opportunities we have coming up. Please contact ****** for a confidential chat to learn more about the position, Yurika or some of the exciting projects you'll have the opportunity to be involved with.
How to apply
When you are ready to commence your application click on Begin, below to proceed. Your application must include a current resume. You must also attach a one-page cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Applications close: 12pm Tuesday 1 October 2024
We value the differences individuals contribute to our workforce and encourage a diverse range of applicants to apply.
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