Lead Planner

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About DRA Global

DRA Global Limited (DRA or the Company) is an international multi-disciplinary engineering, project delivery and operations management group, predominantly focused on the mining, minerals and metals industry.

The Group has an extensive track record spanning four decades across a wide range of commodities. DRA’s teams have deep expertise in the mining, minerals and metals processing industries, as well as related non-process infrastructure such as water and energy solutions. DRA covers all major mining centres with offices across Africa, the Middle East, North and South America, and Asia-Pacific.

About the Role

We are seeking a Lead Planner to join our Perth based Projects team. The role is offered on a 12-month Max Term contract. Reporting functionally to the Senior VP of Projects and operationally to the Project Controls Manager, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining project planning systems, schedules, and reporting to ensure the successful delivery of projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules across feasibility, design, and execution phases wherever applicable
• Integrate engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities into a cohesive master schedule dependent on project type
• Monitor schedule progress, identify risks, and propose mitigation strategies
• Manage change control processes, ensuring schedule baselines are maintained and updated as required
• Lead the planning function across multiple projects, providing guidance and mentoring to planners and schedulers
• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and Controls teams to ensure alignment of schedules with scope, budget, and resourcing
• Provide regular schedule status reports, progress updates, and forecasts to stakeholders
• Perform critical path analysis, resource loading, and scenario planning to support project decision‑making
• Ensure deliverables meet contractual obligations and client requirements

Qualifications

Compensation and Benefits

We value diversity and the benefits it brings to achieving our objectives, enhancing our reputation, and attracting, engaging, and retaining talented people. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability, and ethnicity, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

Our commitment to equal opportunities and a diverse workplace is embodied in our values of People, Safety, Trust, Integrity, Excellence, and Courage.

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