Infrastructure Maintenance Scheduler

Infrastructure Maintenance Scheduler

Greenbushes Lithium Operation

Residential Full Time Position

Lithium plays a critical role in the transition to clean energy, and Talison Lithium is the world’s leading lithium minerals producer with the largest high-grade ore body in the world - join us and be a part of the transition.

Talison Lithium aims to maximise local employment where possible by recruiting people who live in and around our local communities of Greenbushes, Bridgetown, Donnybrook, Nannup, Boyup Brook and Manjimup.

About the Role

Reporting to the Superintendent Infrastructure Planning, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning and scheduling maintenance activities to ensure maximum asset availability, optimisation, reliability, and condition. This will be carried out in accordance with statutory regulations, manufacturers’ specifications, agreed quality, and Talison Lithium Pty Ltd (Talison, Company) standards. The role plays a key part within the Infrastructure team, delivering cost-effective and safe maintenance planning solutions that support operational excellence.

Responsibilities include:

• liaising with site teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure resource and material availability;
• maintaining and updating scheduling systems with personnel, site, and work order requirements;
• conducting capacity planning, resource levelling, and integrating contractor schedules into unified site plans;
• preparing, reviewing, and finalising weekly work schedules aligned with maintenance priorities and asset availability goals;
• allocating and prioritising work orders based on capacity, defined priorities, and revision tracking;
• leading scheduling meetings and communicating changes to all relevant stakeholders;
• monitoring schedule compliance and reporting on labour hour ratios and performance metrics; and
• ensuring consistent application of Work Management Processes and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

About the Candidate

• at least 5 years of experience in scheduling, workforce coordination, or similar roles, ideally within the mining or heavy industry sectors;
• demonstrates a solid understanding of maintenance planning principles;
• proficient in scheduling tools such as MS Excel, MS Project, or SAP;
• communicates and collaborates effectively across all levels and with contractors;
• capable of managing competing priorities and performing well under pressure;
• approaches work proactively and adapts well in dynamic environments;
• highly organised with strong attention to detail and effective time management; and
• committed to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Competencies

The incumbent should have or will be required to obtain the following competencies:

• Apply First Aid; and
• current ‘C’ class Drivers Licence.

Some of the many benefits of working with Talison include:

• flexible working environment;
• income protection insurance;
• life Insurance for company superannuation employees;
• competitive parental leave policy;
• salary sacrifice options for remote area housing, motor vehicles and superannuation; and
• participation in site performance-based incentive scheme.

About Talison Lithium:

Talison Lithium supports many of the community projects, groups and sporting events our employees are involved in. Our future is within, and as part of, the community.

The Greenbushes Lithium Operation is located in a unique residential setting, near the town of Greenbushes atop the picturesque Darling Scarp. Being active in the broader community is integral to our core business values of safety, transparency and inclusiveness. We regularly carry out site tours for local school and community groups and promote education through Mine Open Days and community events.

Supporting a diverse workforce:

Talison Lithium strongly encourages applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of work experience. Talison Lithium takes pride in its unique location and the excellent work/life balance offering that our employees enjoy. Talison Lithium recognises that we are strengthened by diversity and is committed to providing a work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.  We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from all genders, cultures and identities.

How to Apply:

Please apply for this vacancy by including your Resume and Cover Letter with your application, on our Talison Careers portal.

This portal is accessible via all Talison Advertisements on Seek / LinkedIn, and directly at jobs.talisonlithium.com

We look forward to receiving your application for this vacancy.

It is preferred that you live or are willing to relocate to within 60 minutes of the Greenbushes Lithium Operation