Senior Planner - Western Power Contract

Behind every successful project is a plan. Behind every great plan is a Senior Planner.

Ventia's Western Power contract continues to grow, and we're looking for an experienced Senior Planner to join our team in Forrestdale, WA.

This is a role for someone who enjoys bringing order to complexity. You'll be the person connecting the dots between crews, materials, permits, schedules and client requirements to make sure work is ready to go when it's needed.

You'll work closely with Project Managers, Supervisors and operational teams, helping to plan and coordinate customer connection and network projects across Western Power's network. No two days are quite the same, and there are plenty of moving parts to keep things interesting.

If you're someone who likes solving problems, staying a few steps ahead and seeing a well-executed plan come together, you'll fit right in. Plus, you'll join a supportive team with plenty of opportunities to grow your career within a business that's continuing to invest in Western Australia's energy future.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Senior Planner, you'll play a key role in the successful delivery of customer connection and infrastructure projects across Western Power's network. Working closely with Project Managers, Supervisors and field teams, you'll ensure work is planned, resourced and scheduled effectively to support safe and efficient delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and scheduling customer connection and maintenance projects across the Western Power SWIS network.
• Coordinating labour, plant, materials and subcontractor requirements.
• Developing work forecasts and resource plans to support delivery targets.
• Managing permits and approvals and ensuring they are in place when required.
• Working closely with operational teams to optimise crew utilisation and minimise downtime.
• Monitoring progress, identifying potential scheduling risks and implementing solutions.
• Supporting and mentoring Planning Coordinators and other team members.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the planning function.
• Continuously looking for ways to improve works delivery and client satisfaction.

What We're Looking For

We’re looking for a planner who can balance the detail with the bigger picture. Someone who can build strong working relationships, think ahead and keep multiple priorities moving without losing sight of delivery outcomes.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in project planning, scheduling or resource planning within infrastructure, utilities, construction or a similar environment.
• Strong planning, forecasting and organisational skills.
• The ability to work across multiple stakeholders and build effective working relationships.
• Experience using planning, scheduling and reporting systems, along with strong MS Office capability.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Experience within the utilities, electrical or distribution network sector and sound civil/underground knowledge will be highly regarded.

What's In It for You?

At Ventia, we know great people have options. That's why we focus on providing an environment where our teams can do their best work and continue developing their careers.

You’ll enjoy:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Free on-site parking
• Career development opportunities across a national organisation
• A supportive and experienced leadership team
• Access to Fitness Passport and a range of employee benefits
• The opportunity to work on large projects that support critical infrastructure across Western Australia.

About Ventia

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.
Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

Ventia is our people: over35,000 employeesandsubcontractors, across more than 400 sites, in Australia andNew Zealand working together, to make essential work.

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible.

From transport and energy networks to critical utilities, defence and hospitals, you might not see us, but we’re always there, making sure your essential services are working.

As an employer and as a workplace, we nurture people and their careers, allowing every one of us to go further towards our goals.

Ventia: Together we go further.

Ventia is our people: over35,000 employeesandsubcontractors, across more than 400 sites, in Australia andNew Zealand working together, to make essential work.

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible.

From transport and energy networks to critical utilities, defence and hospitals, you might not see us, but we’re always there, making sure your essential services are working.

As an employer and as a workplace, we nurture people and their careers, allowing every one of us to go further towards our goals.

Ventia: Together we go further.

Perks and benefits:

• Flexible Working
• Parental Leave
• Novated Car Leasing
• Professional memberships & Education assistance
• VenPerks

Position Reference Number: 168508

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Engineering & Project Management Services More than 10,000 employees

Ventia is our people: over35,000 employeesandsubcontractors, across more than 400 sites, in Australia andNew Zealand working together, to make essential work.

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible.

From transport and energy networks to critical utilities, defence and hospitals, you might not see us, but we’re always there, making sure your essential services are working.

As an employer and as a workplace, we nurture people and their careers, allowing every one of us to go further towards our goals.

Ventia: Together we go further.

Ventia is our people: over35,000 employeesandsubcontractors, across more than 400 sites, in Australia andNew Zealand working together, to make essential work.

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible.

From transport and energy networks to critical utilities, defence and hospitals, you might not see us, but we’re always there, making sure your essential services are working.

As an employer and as a workplace, we nurture people and their careers, allowing every one of us to go further towards our goals.

Ventia: Together we go further.

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