Planned Works Scheduler

• Permanent full-time role | Office and field based with travel across various GWW sites
• Play a key role in keeping field work running safely and smoothly
• Salary $97,541 + 12% super + Tool of Trade + Mobile phone

About Greater Western Water

We’re water… and more.

GWW is a Victorian government owned water corporation that provides an essential service to some of the fastest-growing communities in Australia, stretching from Melbourne’s CBD to Lancefield in the north and Bacchus Marsh in the west. Click here to learn more

Benefits

• Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave
• Monthly work life balance day off to treat yourself (if full-time)
• Free onsite parking (subject to availability)
• Free income protection and salary continuance insurance
• Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers
• Wellbeing, prayer, and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office

The opportunity

Help shape the way we deliver planned and scheduled maintenance across our network. We're looking for a proactive and organised Planned Work Scheduler to join our Field Services & Maintenance team and play a key role in coordinating planned and programmed work. Working closely with our field crews, contractors, applicants, customers and internal teams, you’ll help minimise service disruptions and support safe, efficient and timely field operations. If you enjoy juggling priorities, have a sharp eye for detail, and thrive in a fast-paced environment—this could be the role for you.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule planned maintenance and operational activities across multiple field-based teams, external contractors, developers, and builders — acting as a key liaison to maximise crew utilisation and deliver the best outcomes for customers through strong internal engagement
• Maintain a strong in-field presence to support effective planning, scheduling, and execution of works, ensuring safety, efficiency, and seamless customer experience
• Manage work orders and priorities within relevant systems
• Ensure safety, efficiency, and minimal service disruption in delivery of planned works
• Provide operational support across depot-based teams and contribute to continuous improvement

Skills & Experience

• Strong operational background with demonstrated experience in field-based scheduling or coordination
• Proficient in asset/work management systems for planning and dispatch
• Sound understanding of water or utilities network operations, maintenance workflows and safety standards
• Ability to interpret technical plans, scopes of work and apply risk-based scheduling approaches
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across field and office-based teams
• Driver’s License (Essential)

See yourself thrive

Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We’re supportive, inclusive, and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring.  

We’re seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

Applications close: Sunday, 22 June 2025. Recruitment activities will commence as soon as applications are received, so don’t delay—apply now! 

The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including reference checks, medical assessments, a national police check, and verification of working rights in Australia.

Please note: this role has been classified as a Critical Worker under the Security of Critical Infrastructure (SOCI) Act and GWW’s Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program. As such, the successful candidate will also be required to undergo additional security clearance checks in line with legislative obligations.