Maintenance Planning Team Leader
Lead. Improve. Deliver. Make an impact every day.
DBCT Works for Me – where you experience Care, Connection and Community.
Located just 38km south of Mackay, Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal (DBCT) is a world-class export facility with a nameplate capacity of 85Mtpa. Behind this performance are our people — connected, capable and committed to doing great work together.
At DBCT, you’ll experience a workplace where your leadership matters, your ideas are valued, and you can go home every night knowing you’ve made a difference.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for an experienced Maintenance Planning Team Leader to lead our mid term Asset Management Planning team and drive best-practice planning and scheduling outcomes across the terminal.
This is a high-impact leadership role where you will:
- Lead and develop a team of planners to deliver high-quality, consistent planning outcomes
- Drive the development and execution of mid to long-term asset plans and work packages, including the 5-year planning cycle
- Improve and standardise planning systems, processes and work management practices
- Monitor planning performance and adjust priorities to meet operational needs
- Partner across the business to deliver safe, efficient and reliable asset outcomes
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across asset management and planning functions
This role blends people leadership, technical expertise and strategic influence — with a strong focus on improving systems, performance and reliability.
About You
You are a people-focused leader with a strong background in maintenance or asset management who enjoys leading teams, improving systems and delivering outcomes — without needing to be the technical expert in the room.
You bring:
- Proven experience leading and developing teams in maintenance or asset management environments
- Strong understanding of work management principles and planning systems (e.g. JDE or similar)
- Experience improving and standardising planning processes, systems and governance
- Ability to translate strategic plans (including 5-year planning horizons) into practical, executable work packages
- Demonstrated ability to monitor performance, adapt plans and respond to changing operational priorities
- Experience using data and insights to identify gaps and drive continuous improvement
- Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing and negotiation skills
- Exposure to contractor management, including developing scopes of work and supporting tender processes (desirable)
- Experience in heavy industry, resources or continuous processing environments
You are known for being:
- A proactive and adaptable leader who thrives in dynamic environments
- A strong communicator who builds trust and alignment across teams
- A collaborative team player who leads with energy and initiative
- A solution-focused thinker who performs well under pressure and understands risk in an operational context
What’s on Offer
- Monday to Friday role — home every night
- Up to 12% superannuation
- Short Term Incentive bonus opportunity
- 5 weeks annual leave + leave loading
- Relocation support (where applicable)
- Learning & development opportunities (including further education)
- Discounted fuel, novated leasing and employee benefits program
- Onsite physio, wellbeing initiatives and Employee Assistance Program
Join Us
At DBCT, our people are at the heart of everything we do. If you’re looking to lead a capable team, influence meaningful outcomes, and build a rewarding career in a supportive and connected environment — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now with your resume to be considered.
For further information, please refer to the Position Description or contact Lauren Walker on [email protected]
All applicants must have the ability to obtain a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC).
Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal Pty Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applications close 6pm 18 June 2026
