What are you going to do 

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Project Scheduler to join a growing utilities and infrastructure delivery team supporting major engineering works within a power generation environment.

This position will be site-based at Millmerran Power Station, working Monday to Friday within a collaborative project delivery team focused on safe, efficient, and high-quality project outcomes.

Accommodation, meals and fuel allowance can be provided for candidates required to travel.

As a Project Scheduler you will play a key role in planning, scheduling, and monitoring project performance to ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and site teams to drive strong project controls across all phases of delivery.

  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project
  • Coordinate planning activities with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders
  • Monitor project performance using KPIs, earned value management, and reporting tools
  • Track milestones, deliverables, and schedule performance against project targets
  • Identify schedule risks and implement mitigation strategies
  • Prepare progress reports, dashboards, and performance updates
  • Perform resource loading, manpower forecasting, and productivity analysis
  • Analyse critical path activities and recommend corrective actions
  • Develop short-term engineering and construction look-ahead schedules (2-4 weeks)
  • Monitor subcontractor progress and schedule compliance
  • Support safe delivery aligned with quality, environmental, and legislative requirements

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Experience in project planning, scheduling, or project controls
  • Background in engineering, utilities, infrastructure, or energy projects
  • Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling software
  • Strong MS Office capability (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Knowledge of Earned Value Management and performance reporting
  • Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills
  • Previous experience working on power station or energy projects highly desirable
  • Exposure to cost control, cost engineering, or forecasting functions
  • Experience using risk management tools (ARM, PRA, Acumen Risk, @RISK)
  • Power BI dashboard development or reporting experience higly desirable

What we offer 

  • Accomodation, meals and fuel allowance for those that require
  • Monday - Friday role
  • Contract postion for 6 months intially
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Darren Leavey @ d.leavey@brunel.net

Closing: 07 May 2026

Are you the perfect match for this vacancy? Apply in 5 minutes and let's get in touch!

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

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