Maintenance Shutdown Planner

About the role

Evolution Mining is hiring a Maintenance Shutdown Planner for Cowal Gold Operations, a gold mine in Australia. You will drive shutdown schedules, coordinate resources and contractors and make sure complex maintenance is delivered safely, efficiently and on time. The role reports to the Supervisor - Planning and follows a family-friendly 5:2 / 4:3 roster, with bus transport to and from West Wyalong at the start and end of shifts.

Key responsibilities

• Drive shutdown schedules that support safe, efficient and on-time delivery of maintenance activities.
• Develop and maintain detailed Gantt schedules showing critical activities and milestones.
• Coordinate internal resources, contractors, vendors and execution teams to maximise productivity and minimise downtime.
• Manage resource allocations, scheduling requirements and critical path activities to reduce project risk.
• Work with maintenance, operations, engineering and project teams to keep everyone aligned.
• Monitor scope, timelines and budgets, identify risks and support corrective actions.
• Report accurately to stakeholders and contribute to continuous improvement of shutdown planning.

Required profile

• Experience in shutdown planning, maintenance planning or scheduling in mining or heavy industry.
• Experience coordinating contractors, resources and multiple stakeholders.
• Understanding of shutdown scheduling, critical path analysis and resource levelling.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A trade or technical qualification is highly regarded.

Required skills

• Strong Microsoft Project and schedule development capability.
• CMMS knowledge, ideally with Pronto, SAP or Maximo.

What we offer

• Relocation support and salary packaging (e.g. novated car leasing, remote area housing).
• Life insurance and income protection, quarterly performance bonuses and referral bonuses.
• Employee share scheme, recognition program and study assistance.
• Parental leave of 18 weeks, discounted health insurance and gym membership.
• Flexible work options and attractive rosters.