Program Planning Lead

Projects / Construction / Commissioning 1 Position Profile Apply now Job no: Work type: Maximum Term ContractLocation: Brisbane, QueenslandCategories: Projects / Construction / Commissioning About Seqwater Water is essential for life. At Seqwater, we’re not just delivering water—we’re driving innovation, growth and transformation to secure the future of water across South East Queensland. As one of the largest water businesses with the most geographically spread and diverse asset base of any capital city in Australia, our operations extend from the New South Wales border to the base of the Toowoomba ranges and north to Gympie. As we enter an exciting period of expansion, we're embracing new technologies and sustainable practices to meet the growing needs of our region. We work collaboratively across our organisation and with our stakeholders, constantly striving to enhance the quality of service we provide. As we modernise our systems and invest in smarter water grids, we remain focused on delivering the highest standard of service, always with the future in mind. Our transformation is about more than just infrastructure—it’s about people. Our team of dedicated professionals are united by a shared passion for creating lasting, meaningful outcomes for the communities we serve, and this is reflected in Our Vision, Water for Life, Our Promise - Safe for Life, and Our Values of integrity, respect, care, and courage that shape everything we do. If you want to be part of an organisation that’s shaping the future of water management, now is the time to join Seqwater. You’ll be working on some of the most high-profile water infrastructure projects in the industry, helping to secure Water for Life for generations to come. About Your Opportunity As the Program Planning Lead, you’ll be at the heart of a transformative infrastructure program across South East Queensland. From dam upgrades to treatment plant enhancements and pipeline expansions, you’ll guide a team of schedulers and planners to ensure every project milestone is met with precision and purpose. You’ll collaborate closely with Project Managers and key stakeholders, shaping project schedules, reviewing contractor baselines and progress reports, and identifying critical workstreams, constructability challenges, and key interfaces. With major projects ranging from $250 million to $2 billion, your insights will be pivotal in driving performance, resolving risks, and ensuring accurate forecasting. This is your opportunity to lead with impact, deliver with confidence, and help shape the future of Queensland’s water infrastructure. Key responsibilities: Lead and manage a team in capability building activities focused on project schedules and planning, ensuring enhancement of skills and processes across the organisation. Collaborate with Program Managers to understand program objectives, priorities and manage and optimise program activities to ensure alignment with organisational goals. Work with the Portfolio Office to develop, implement and promote the organisation’s scheduling standard across the Infrastructure Planning and Capital Delivery program. Provide expert advice to the Principal Program Controls, Program and Project Directors and Managers and the Leadership Team on project schedules and the integrated master schedule. Assist with the development, monitoring, controlling, and reporting of project schedules through the various project stages in the project lifecycle, highlighting emerging issues and providing input into strategies to mitigate project and program risks. About you To be successful in this role, you will possess: Bachelor’s degree in project management, engineer or construction management or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of 10 years project scheduling experience within a major project environment, preferably in a senior or lead role Proven experience and skills in developing schedules and advanced skills in using Primavera P6. This position is initially offered as a fixed term contract until August 2027. Appointment to this role is subject to the provision of a national police check and may be subject to other medical/character requirements. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically deemed ineligible. Each application will be considered on its merits. For a more detailed preview of the work that you will be involved in for this role, feel free to take a look at the position description on our careers page - careers.seqwater.com.au. We also invite you to connect with us on LinkedIn and join our growing community of followers to see all the latest news and job opportunities as and when they happen - If you are looking for an extraordinary career in which you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you Why Work For Us? We offer competitive pay and job security while prioritising the health and wellbeing of our employees through initiatives such as immunisation programs and skin checks. Our flexible hybrid working options help you balance your career with your personal life. You’ll benefit from discounted memberships, ongoing professional development opportunities, and generous leave options, including the ability to purchase additional leave. At Seqwater, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity, ensuring everyone feels included, respected, and treated fairly. To apply Submit your cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and your resume via the Apply button. For further information please email enquiries to Please note – applications cannot be accepted via email. Advertised: 01 Dec 2025 E. Australia Standard TimeApplications close: 15 Dec 2025 E. Australia Standard Time #J-18808-Ljbffr