Senior Planner

PERSOL is one of Australia's largest and longest serving recruitment providers. Delivering both quality temporary and permanent options, we specialise in the recruitment of Professional, ICT, Government, STEM, Management and Executive talent.

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Planner to join a high-performing Project Services team supporting the delivery of large-scale, complex capital projects within the resources and energy sector.

Roster: 5/2 Perth Based

Start date: July 2026

Duration: approx. 12 months - depending on client requirements

Pay Rate: $95.00 p/h

Please note that only people with relevant experience will be considered.

The Role

This role plays a critical part in ensuring robust planning, scheduling, and project controls across multiple workstreams, supporting successful project execution from early works through to delivery.

Key Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Develop and maintain integrated master and detailed project schedules
• Perform critical path analysis, milestone tracking, and "what-if" scenario planning
• Apply cost and resource loading to project schedules
• Conduct schedule health checks to ensure quality and logic integrity
• Implement and maintain Earned Value Management (EVM), including CPI/SPI reporting and trend analysis
• Integrate contractor schedules into the master project program
• Prepare schedule basis documents and supporting planning deliverables
• Provide accurate weekly and month-end reporting on schedule performance
• Identify early schedule risks, delays, and productivity trends, and provide mitigation insights
• Participate in planning workshops, risk reviews, and change management processes
• Support capital planning cycles and project governance requirements

The Ideal Candidate Will Hold The Following

• Minimum 10 years' experience in project planning or project controls roles
• Strong experience in client-side project environments across the full project lifecycle
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Office Suite (Power BI desirable)
• Strong understanding of EVM principles and project performance reporting
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills across engineering, procurement, finance, and delivery teams
• Ability to work autonomously and within multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on schedule integrity and governance compliance

If you are interested in the role and fit the criteria, please apply online today! If you have any further questions before applying online, please email Holly Storor at ***email_hidden***

• PLEASE NOTE - only applicant with recent experience will be considered**

Who We Are

At PERSOL, we connect people to meaningful work and growth.

With decades of experience and a future-focused mindset, we're here to support your career journey. We offer fresh opportunities, trusted guidance, and a people-first approach.

We're committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace that embraces diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives.

We strongly encourage applications from women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, and individuals from all communities.

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