Job Description

Planning Scheduler | Gas Networks (Permanent)

Join Downer’s Gas Networks team based in our Derrimut office in Victoria, supporting the coordination and delivery of customer capital works across metro and regional gas projects. This is a permanent, full-time role where you’ll play a key part in managing workflows, systems, and stakeholder coordination to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and in line with client and commercial expectations.

THE ROLE

As a Planner Scheduler, you will be responsible for managing multiple data systems, supporting customer connections, and ensuring that project information is accurately shared among internal teams, contractors, and clients. You will play a key role in handling inquiries, tracking job progress, and assisting with financial and operational reporting related to the Gas Service Contract.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate customer capital works, enquiries, and job distribution across internal teams and contractors.
• Manage project data, systems and documentation including SAP, scheduling tools and reporting.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure estimates, scheduling and job updates are delivered on time.
• Support project closeout, billing, and financial tracking activities.
• Maintain accurate records, “As Laid” data, and ensure compliance with processes and KPIs.

ABOUT YOU

You’re a highly organised and detail-driven person who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You bring strong communication and problem-solving skills, enjoy working across multiple systems, and take pride in delivering high-quality outcomes while building strong relationships with stakeholders.

• Experience in coordination, administration or project support within utilities or similar industries.
• Strong systems capability (SAP, Excel, SharePoint or similar).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong customer focus with a proactive and solutions-driven mindset.

OUR OFFER

• A generous salary package and the opportunity to establish a rewarding career within a stable, successful and high performing business line at Downer E&U.
• Become part of one of the leading service lines in the Energy & Utilities sector, celebrated for its strong community and passionate, high-achieving teams.
• A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP, Beyond Blue and health insurance discounts.
• Access to Perks@Downer, which offers discounts and savings on various products, including retail items, travel deals, and entertainment options.
• Energy & Utilities has a dedicated internal mobility team that focuses on internal progression, succession identification, and thorough redeployment opportunities where appropriate. We invest in our people and are industry leaders in this regard.
• We are a Tier 1 ASX-listed company with in-house capabilities far exceeding traditional contractors.

ABOUT US (E&U)

Downer Group’s Energy & Utilities (E&U) business unit is an integrated, trans-Tasman team that provides services and solutions connecting communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today’s critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

We are an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

Apply today and energise your career with Downer. We look forward to hearing from you! For more information, please get in touch with Ryan Delon, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, at ryan.delon@downergroup.com

Applications close Tuesday, 16th of June 2026.

Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications through the advertisement, but applications submitted via email will not be accepted