NSW Government -Transport For NSW Hiring for Project Planner Job at Sydney Full Time

About us

Transport for NSW keeps our State moving by providing safe, integrated and efficient transport systems. We put our customers at the centre of everything we do – and we do a lot. We connect people, communities and industry and manage how they use our road, rail and maritime networks and services, and even active modes like walking and cycling. The work we do connects the journeys you take every day.

We are a state government organisation made up of more than 28,000 people and we’re in the middle of delivering the largest transport infrastructure program in Australia’s history. We work across planning, policy and procurement, harnessing data and technology to develop smarter and more adaptive transport solutions.

That means job opportunities in metropolitan and regional areas across NSW – and you have the chance to be part of creating a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.

Find out more about Transport for NSW

About the team

The Infrastructure and Place division is in the process of delivering a once-in-a generation multi-billion program of public infrastructure works which will ease congestion, improve safety, create new places and connect communities for generations to come. We are dedicated and passionate team that is proud of the work we do and the supportive and flexible team culture we have built.

The opportunity

Right now, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Planner to join a multi-billion dollar, high profile roads/infrastructure project..

The primary purpose of the role is to develop and maintain project schedules for a large construction project, to monitor key activities and assess impacts to achievements of key milestones for the full lifecycle of projects/programs. The role will also develop an integrated control schedule for the whole program-project lifecycle by phase in-line with the Schedule Management Procedure. Monitor the project/program schedule through the development and delivery phases, including working with the detailed contractor schedule.

The role will obtain and understand the needs and expectations of a wide range of stakeholders and communicate effectively with them to ensure priorities and agendas align.

Please click here to view a copy of the role description.

About you

You are an experienced senior Planner, ideally within Construction or Infrastructure projects with large major project experience. You have a strong grasp of the use of Primavera software, excellent team working skills and would like to join a successful project team delivering one of the high profile infrastructure projects in Australia.

You have outstanding organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure. You are a problem-solver with a strong customer focus, who enjoys working as part of a team.

Ideally you have strong planning and scheduling experience. This is a hands on role that will require the scheduler to undertake all month end tasks to meet tight reporting deadlines. Thus, we are looking for candidates with previous hands-on construction experience, strong P6 & panning skills as well as strong stakeholder and contractor management skills. A good understanding of TfNSW planning processes and governance requirements will also be advantageous.

Salary and Benefits

The role being offered is a Grade 9 role with associated salary banding

For more information on Employee Benefits at TfNSW please click here.

Interested?

Please submit a resume and answer all questions within the online application process to apply for this position.

Applications close: 11:59PM, Thursday 17th November 2022

We’re an inclusive and flexible workplace

Here at Transport, we want our workforce to reflect the communities we serve by being an inclusive, diverse and flexible place for all our people.

We offer a range of flexible work and leave options for our people. These options depend on your role and the work you do. Some of the ways our people work flexibly include a hybrid mix of virtual and in-person collaboration, staggering work hours, or even allocating extra hours worked towards a day off from time to time. We also offer more structured flexible agreements like part-time work, and tailored hybrid options for people who live regionally. We’re proud to be recognised as a FlexReady Certified employer, a Family Inclusive Workplace and winners of the ‘Best Remote Work Strategy’ at the Australian HR Awards 2022.

We want to ensure that employees living with disability, as well as those providing care, are supported. Visit Supporting people with disability to learn more about our initiatives and requesting recruitment and workplace adjustments.

Please contact the Talent Specialist if you’d like to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us throughout the recruitment process or would like to discuss flexible work options.

For any enquiries, please email Amber Travers at AMBER.TRAVERS@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

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