Confluence Water is seeking an experienced Asset Planner to join our Asset Integration team. This role is critical in ensuring the efficient planning, scheduling and coordination of maintenance and project works across our water and wastewater assets in partnership with Sydney Water.
If you thrive in a dynamic operational environment, enjoy working closely with field teams and stakeholders, and take pride in making work happen safely, efficiently and right the first time — we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role
Reporting to the Centralised Services Team Lead, the Asset Planner is responsible for the end-to-end planning, scheduling and dispatch of work orders across maintenance and project services. You’ll act as a subject matter expert in planning systems, ensuring work packs are fully prepared, resources are optimised, and field crews are set up for success.
This role requires strong collaboration with internal teams, contractors and Sydney Water stakeholders to minimise rework, optimise scheduling and maximise productivity.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and schedule all aspects of maintenance and project works, including OM/FM/MPM activities
- Develop detailed, high-quality work packs including plant, equipment, materials, documentation and safety requirements
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate materials, isolations, permits and advanced scheduling
- Actively manage workflow queues, including reactive and corrective maintenance priorities
- Validate work order requests and allocations, identifying and resolving issues early
- Monitor and optimise work crew productivity, minimising repeat visits and travel time
- Conduct site-based planning activities including job walks, scoping and risk identification
- Ensure all pre-planning, safety and quality requirements are met prior to execution
- Continuously identify opportunities for efficiency improvements, cost savings and better resource utilisation
- Participate in the on-call roster and provide after-hours support as required
About You
You are highly organised, proactive and comfortable working in a complex, stakeholder-driven environment. You communicate clearly, plan thoroughly, and take ownership of outcomes.
You will bring:
- Relevant experience in asset planning, scheduling, maintenance or construction/project engineering
- Strong organisational, coordination and time management skills
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with field crews, supervisors and external stakeholders
- Well-developed written, verbal and IT skills
- The ability to adapt and prioritise in a fast-paced operational environment
- A strong commitment to safety, quality and zero harm outcomes
Requirements
- Unrestricted Australian driver’s licence
- Ability to travel between operational sites as required
- Willingness to participate in an after-hours on-call roster
- Successful completion of a Police Check
About Confluence Water
Confluence Water, a Ventia, Downer and Jacobs Joint Venture, is one of three Regional Delivery Partnerships providing services for Sydney Water. We work hard to ensure that Sydney Water keeps running for people who live in the North Region of Sydney - rain, hail or shine. We are often the first to reach an emergency during severe weather events and we are responsible for the delivery of an unprecedented pipeline of capital works across the life of our ten year contract.
Confluence Water delivers design, construction, maintenance and facilities management services from Sydney Harbour to the Hawkesbury River and includes the Hills Shire.
Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
How to apply
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Position Reference Number: 166771
