Project Planner

Ventia is seeking a skilled Project Planner to join our supportive team working on a once-in-a-lifetime national infrastructure initiative – the Telstra Intercity Fibre (ICF) Exchange Upgrade Project. This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to contribute to a high-impact, long-term project with career growth potential. This full time permanent role can be based in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide or Brisbane. 

Why Join Us?
•    Attractive salary package with access to employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts and more.
•    Hybrid and flexible working arrangements split between remote working and in one of our bright offices. 
•    Be part of a team that offers a genuinely supportive environment
•    Career progression – Access internal opportunities within Digital Services and across Ventia’s broader business. 
•    A wide range of Ventia employee benefits, including discounted private health insurance, paid parental leave, discounted travel, and more.

About the Role
As a Project Planner, you’ll support the design and construction of shelters for Telstra’s ICF project. You’ll play a pivotal role in:
•    Designing and maintaining the resource-loaded master project schedule.
•    Collaborating with project managers and stakeholders to ensure milestone alignment.
•    Preparing weekly progress reports and managing delays.
•    Supporting the delivery team to meet critical timelines.
•    Applying your analytical and planning expertise to a large-scale civil and telco infrastructure project.
•    Ensuring all schedule variations are accurately documented and tracked.
•    Maintaining adherence to internal scheduling standards and client-specific requirements.

What we’re looking for:
•    Demonstrated experience in project scheduling and planning
•    Strong proficiency in Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel
•    Background in large-scale telco or construction projects (Telstra experience a bonus).

About Ventia
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. No one else does exactly what we do in the way we do it. Making infrastructure work for our communities is at the heart of who we are and it's what unites and excites us.

 
Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents, and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds.

How to apply:
If you're ready to take your career to the next level and contribute to a dynamic project, we would love to hear from you! Apply now by clicking on the ‘apply now’ button and become part of an innovative team.

Position Reference Number: 163516