Job Description

Great projects start with great planning! As our Construction Planner, you’ll sit at the heart of project delivery - developing, analysing and managing programmes that guide teams from concept through to handover across a diverse commercial project portfolio.

About us

GemLife is one of Australia’s fastest-growing developers of luxury over-50s residential resorts. We're known for our architecturally designed resorts, premium facilities, and exceptional lifestyle experiences. As a newly ASX listed company, we foster a positive and inclusive culture built on passion, integrity, and respect. For more about what we do, please head to www.gemlife.com.au

In this role, you’ll be responsible for end-to-end construction planning across our commercial projects. You’ll develop detailed, logic-driven programmes, monitor performance, identify risks early and work closely with project teams to maintain momentum on site.

You’ll be across both preconstruction and delivery teams, providing practical, real-world planning support that aligns programme, cost, procurement and resources.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain and update detailed construction programmes with Microsoft Project.
• Work closely with construction, commercial, design and procurement teams to ensure programme alignment.
• Produce lookahead programmes and clear progress reports for teams and leadership.
• Integrate subcontractor and supplier programmes into master schedules.
• Lead a best practice planning and project controls culture across commercial projects.
• Analyse critical paths, float and schedule risk and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Produce "what if" scenarios and recommendations when slippage occurs.
• Build baseline schedules covering design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Undertake regular travel to project sites to support construction teams and ensure programmes are accurately implemented on site

What you'll bring to the role:

• A degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management or equivalent.
• 3+ years' experience as a Construction Planner or in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Project/Primavera.
• A background with commercial construction and proven experience supporting live construction projects with real world challenges.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders and site management.
• The ability to take ownership, think ahead and spots risks before they become issues.

What it's like to work at GemLife:

• Being a crucial part of a team that values your feedback, contributions, and supports your growth and development
• Permanent full-time role with flexible start/finish times
• A company experiencing massive growth and career opportunities for the team
• Flare Retail discounts, Fitness Passport subsidised, and corporate uniform allowance

If you're a Construction Planner who wants to do more than scheduling and influence project outcomes, we'd love to hear from you and see why you're the next person to join GemLife!

We only accept applications from Australian Citizens, Residents or candidates with full Australian work rights, we are unable to offer sponsorship.