Senior Shutdown Planner

About Telfer Operations

Telfer is a gold-copper mine located in the Paterson Province of the East Pilbara region of Western Australia. It includes both open-pit and underground mining operations, as well as the operation of Australia’s third-largest gold-copper processing facility. Since beginning gold production in 1975, Telfer has produced more than 15Moz of gold to date.

Our Telfer operations offer a fly-in fly-out work arrangement, providing our workforce with a healthy work-life balance. Onsite, we offer a broad range of recreational activities, including a recently refurbished gym, swimming pool, driving range, movie room, and both dry and wet mess facilities.

In addition to Telfer, Greatland owns 100% of the Havieron gold-copper, a world class development project with a multi-decade mine life, located 45km east of Telfer that will utilise the existing Telfer infrastructure to process Havieron ore, together with a significant exploration portfolio in the region surrounding Telfer. 

About the role:

As a Senior Shutdown Maintenance Planner, you will be responsible for the end-to-end planning of all shutdown-related corrective, preventative, and predictive maintenance tasks. Your work will directly contribute to maximising the safety and performance of our maintenance execution team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead shutdown planning activities by developing detailed, high-quality work packs and documentation in line with the Greatland Planning Guideline.
• Ensure all work orders are properly scoped, planned, and transitioned from Approved (APRD) to Planned (PLND) and Released (REL) status.
• Maintain low backlog of unplanned work orders and ensure shutdown plans are aligned with Greatland Shutdown Framework milestones.
• Act as a planning mentor and support system for the broader team, fostering capability growth and process consistency.
• Drive adherence to the Work Management System across all disciplines within the shutdown planning scope.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships to ensure accurate planning for high-risk and critical jobs.
• Support continuous improvement by developing and refining master data, including task lists and maintenance plans.
• Use KPI metrics to monitor planning effectiveness and implement improvements.
• Facilitate weekly scope reviews and shutdown KPI meetings with stakeholders.
• Lead by example in safety, compliance, and behaviour aligned with Greatland values.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum of 5 years' practical experience in a maintenance environment, preferably in mining or minerals processing.
• At least 2 years’ experience with computer-based maintenance planning and scheduling systems (SAP, Pronto, or similar).
• Strong understanding of shutdown planning principles and work management processes.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across teams and lead with integrity.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset toward improving planning efficiency and data quality.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite – particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project.
• Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal.

Why work for Greatland:

• Competitive Salary Package + Performance Based Bonus Scheme
• Milestone Service Awards
• Education Assistance Program
• Novated Leasing
• Family Days To Site

At Greatland, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to ensuring that every recruitment, hiring, placement, and promotion decision is made based on individual merit. We do not discriminate on any grounds, and our goal is to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where all individuals can thrive.

To find out more about our Company, please visit https://greatlandgold.com