Maintenance Planner Scheduler

$81,844 per annum + super + benefits
Permanent Full Time
Fleet Services, Corporate and Commercial Services
Bundaberg Region 

About Us

At Bundaberg Regional Council, we are dedicated to building a vibrant and sustainable future for our community. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where individuals from diverse backgrounds and skill sets can thrive. Whether delivering essential services or driving innovative projects, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. By joining us, you’ll become part of an organisation that values your contributions, supports your growth, and empowers you to help shape a better future for everyone. 

Uniquely positioned north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, the Bundaberg Region is one of Australia’s fastest-growing regional cities and the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. The Bundaberg Region boasts the most equitable climate in Australia and rates fifth in the world alongside Hawaii. Noted for its environmental excellence, pristine waterways, and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, the Bundaberg Region showcases everything that nature’s palette can create. 

What We Offer

• An attractive remuneration package with options for salary sacrifice and 17.5% leave loading
• 9-day fortnight roster 
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Uniform Allowance 
• Wellbeing and mental health support programs, including access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for professional development training and study assistance to support your career growth
• Thrive in a workplace that prioritises a healthy work-life balance within a supportive and friendly team
• Be part of an inclusive and diverse culture where every team member is valued

Discover more about working at Bundaberg Regional Council and the benefits we offer our employees by clicking here.

About The Opportunity

As the Maintenance Planner Scheduler you will assist in servicing the fleet maintenance areas needs by coordinating, preparing and maintaining the master schedule of preventative repair and maintenance works for Council plant and equipment and provide resource and material support for other sections of Fleet operations and administration. 

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will

• Meet Fleet customer requirements in an efficient manner and work in a team-based environment.
• Assist in the assessment of maintenance demands, preparation of maintenance plans and servicing schedule.
• Assist in the commission and decommission of fleet assets.
• Assist in the management of spare parts.
• Schedule preventative and breakdown maintenance as required (Minor and Major Plant).
• Assist in the preparation of Fleet policy and procedure.
• Assist the Fleet Procurement Coordinator in the preparation of the plant replacement program.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following key selection criteria:

• Can demonstrated an understanding of asset management principles as applied to a medium sized mixed fleet environment.
• Proven ability to work to meet quality and performance criteria in an industrial trade’s workplace environment.
• Have well-developed communication skills and people skills including communication with both internal and external stakeholders
• Have high level experience with computer technologies and operating systems as applied to maintenance planning and work scheduling (preferably in the fleet sector) and experience in operating computerised asset management or maintenance management systems.
• Formal qualifications in Business or related field would be highly regarded 

To view the Position Description for this role, please click here.

The Selection Process

We encourage candidates to advise us of any accommodations they may need to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience throughout our recruitment process and work environment. We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

We celebrate our community's rich diversity and are committed to attracting and employing people that represent the community that we serve. We recognise and appreciate the diversity of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive and safe working environment where all employees are valued, respected and supported to achieve their potential.

The preferred candidate will be required to undergo a National Police Check and Pre-Employment Medicals (which may include drug and alcohol testing), as part of the recruitment process.

How to Apply

To apply, submit your application online by clicking the “Apply” button. Please include:

1. A current resume
2. A cover letter addressing the “About You” section (max. 2 pages).

For enquiries, please contact careers@bundaberg.qld.gov.au or 1300 883 699. Please quote job reference BDBRC1550. 

Applications close on Monday, 23 March 2026, at 11:59 pm AEST.

Applications that do not meet the above requirements may not be shortlisted. The advertisement will be closed either when a successful applicant is identified or on the application close date, whichever is sooner.

Thank you for your interest in this position. To explore all our current opportunities, visit our Careers with Council webpage. We look forward to receiving your application.