Planning Scheduling Lead (Field Facilities)

Date: 31 Aug 2026

Location: Brisbane, QLD, AU, 4000

Company: Origin Energy Services Ltd

  • Lead planning excellence across Field or Facilities operations. 
  • Drive schedule certainty for critical energy infrastructure. 
  • Brisbane (also open to Roma, Chinchilla or Miles) based

 

Join a team that's All Kinds of Useful

 

At Origin, being useful is more than a tagline - it’s how we approach work every day. As a collective, we’re a team that thrives on finding better ways, working together, and owning our impact. From powering homes to delivering award-winning internet and helping to lead Australia’s energy transition. If you’re driven by purpose and excited to be part of something bigger, we’d love to have you on the journey.

 

 

About the role:

We're looking for two Planning & Scheduling Leads to join our Operations team in Brisbane. One role will focus on Field Operations and the other on Facilities, leading teams of planners and schedulers to ensure critical work is planned, ready and delivered safely and efficiently across our assets. Also open to the role being based at Roma, Chinchilla or Miles.

 

Why the role matters?

  • Lead and develop a team of planners and schedulers, building capability and consistent ways of working across the Field or Facilities stream.
  • Own schedule readiness, forecasting and delivery insights to ensure critical work is planned and executed at the right time.
  • Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and Execution teams to align priorities and improve delivery outcomes.
  • Protect schedule integrity by balancing business priorities, operational risks and production impacts.
  • Drive continuous improvement through data, digital tools, automation and smarter planning practices.

 

What will you bring?

  • A background in planning, scheduling or maintenance coordination within oil & gas, resources, utilities or another complex industrial environment.
  • The ability to lead, coach or influence others and bring teams together around shared outcomes.
  • Strong knowledge of maintenance management systems such as SAP PM, eAMS or similar platforms.
  • A collaborative, solutions-focused approach with the confidence to navigate competing priorities and drive decisions.
  • Strong communication skills and a passion for improving processes, systems and ways of working. Experience with Primavera P6, Power BI or similar tools will be highly regarded.

 

So, why join us?

  • Discounted Origin products benefits for employees, including Electrical, Gas and Internet offers!
  • 21 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers with flexible return options.
  • Competitive salary + annual performance bonus + performance based reviews
  • Origin 360 Electric Vehicles (EV) employee subscription offers a fantastic range of EVs, with flexible month-to-month plans and no lock-in contract.
  • Free and confidential counselling for employees and family members.
  • A great high energy team, that encourages interesting, rewarding, and engaging work!

Origin - Where good change happens

 

At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.


We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse. 
 

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you. 


Here's a little about us: https://www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/

 

Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.

 

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

 

Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.