Planning and Scheduling Team Leader

About Urban Utilities There's no life without water, and at Urban Utilities, we live and breathe that knowledge every single day. It's why our people are so passionate about what they do and how they do it. And it's why we need people like YOU . Come shape our future with us and make a real and lasting impact across our teams. Your opportunity Urban Utilities has an opportunity in a newly shaped Planning and Scheduling Team Leader role within our Maintenance Services group. This team is part of our wider Operations and Maintenance portfolio, Dedicated to the safe and efficient delivery of water services through the operation and maintenance of our water, wastewater and resource recovery infrastructure. This team is vital to Urban Utilities’ purpose to “Enrich Quality of Life,” ensuring the safety of our people and customers, protecting public health and the environment, meeting customer needs, and minimising long-term service costs. The Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Leader is responsible for leading a team of maintenance planners and schedulers to ensure the safe, efficient, and effective delivery of maintenance activities across water and wastewater networks and treatment infrastructure. The role oversees the planning, coordination, and optimisation of preventive maintenance to support asset reliability, regulatory compliance, and strong customer service outcomes. It ensures all maintenance work is well-planned, appropriately resourced, and executed in a timely manner, aligned with the Asset Management Framework and operational priorities. About you Trade qualification or bachelor’s degree in engineering (or a related field) Qualifications in asset management highly regarded 5+ years of experience in maintenance planning and scheduling, Utilities experience highly regarded 3+ years’ experience leading teams in an operational or frontline environment Proven capability in engaging effectively with internal and external stakeholders Strong understanding of maintenance practices and asset management principles C-Class drivers licence, While this role is office based regular site visits are necessary At UU, we celebrate diversity. We genuinely believe that bringing together diversity of thoughts, perspectives and expressions is key and crucial to our success as a business. You might find you meet some, but not all, of the job requirements for this role. We’d still encourage you to apply as we we’re looking for the right human being for this role - it’s about so much more than ticking all the boxes Why Urban Utilities? At Urban Utilities, the work we do is about so much more than the bottom line. We're a leading provider of world-class drinking water and wastewater services to the vibrant communities of Brisbane, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Somerset, and Scenic Rim. As we continue to grow, we're committed to planning ahead and shaping a sustainable future around water for generations to come. At the core of our work lies genuine care: for our team, our customers, communities, and the environment. From the flush of a toilet to major infrastructure projects and residential developments, we're dedicated to being there every step of the way. Our HQ is in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, but you'll find us all over SEQ - working in cool places like the SAS Laboratory in Darra, field-based depots in Eagle Farm, Acacia Ridge, Bundamba, and wastewater treatment plants dotted across the region. We know the chance to thrive, and progress comes hand in hand with the support to balance work with life. So, you’ll access an increasingly diverse range of benefits and initiatives that’ll help you bring the best you. Speaking of which, here’s just a sample of the benefits we offer our team: Generous Salary Packaging options, including novated leases Corporate discounts across Health insurance, technology and more 18 weeks of paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave including two proactive wellbeing days, and an additional day of leave each year to connect with friends and family Flexibility at UU depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you Urban Utilities is an endorsed employer for all women. See our range of benefits and policies directly at WORK180 Visit our website to learn more about us at How to apply Click on the ‘Apply’ to complete your application. Applications close end of day 7th of December 2026 Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a Pre-employment medical, which may include Drug and Alcohol testing, as well as other background checks as part of the recruitment process for this role. For further information please contact our Talent team at #J-18808-Ljbffr