Job Description
INSPIRED
BY LIFESTYLE.
DRIVEN
BY OPPORTUNITY.
Vacancy Number
ER1725
Position Title
Maintenance Planner (Road, Road Inventory and Bridge assets)
Employment Status
Permanent Full-Time
Department
Infrastructure Gold Coast
Location
Bundall
Award Classification
Stream A - Level 7
Salary
$122,113 - $12+,262 per year plus Superannuation
Hours
40
Are you passionate about maintenance planning and ensuring our City’s Roads and Bridges infrastructure are safe and accessible for our community?
We’re looking for a dynamic Maintenance Planner to be responsible for planning and scheduling activities for our Roads, Bridges and Road Inventory assets.
About your new role
You will be responsible for planning and scheduling maintenance activities for our City’s Road, Road Inventory and Bridge assets and will develop maintenance work packages for efficient scheduling, assignment and execution of maintenance tasks.
With an innovative solutions and continuous improvement perspective, you will develop short, medium and long-term plans in line with statutory regulations and the City’s risk tolerance. You will drive continuous improvement in maintenance performance including playing a key role in development of Road Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Footpath AI Development to ensure preventive and corrective maintenance is completed on time.
Please refer to the Position Brief for detailed information on the roles and responsibilities of this position.
We're looking for people who have:
Bachelor Degree of Engineering or equivalent knowledge and experience
Expert knowledge in maintenance management system, preferably SAP:
SAP Training - PLM300 – Business Processes in Plant Maintenance (Desirable)
SAP Training PLM305 – Managing Technical Objects (Desirable)
SAP Training PLM310 – Preventative Maintenance Servicing (Desirable)
Maintenance Planning and Scheduling courses (Desirable)
Demonstrated competency to provide specialist advice relating to road, road inventory and bridge asset maintenance and planning, and scheduling the work
Demonstrated experience with the development of maintenance plans and allocation of resources
Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively engage and communicate with asset custodians and maintenance teams
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Self-motivation and demonstrated initiative, creativity, continuous improvement, and the ability to mentor and develop fellow team members
Reliability and you constantly work towards achieving individual and team goals
High level knowledge of Council’s computer software systems, including ArcGIS preferably ESRI software, SAP, with high proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future
The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and we have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
Personal and professional development courses
Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year
4% salary increase mid October 2026.
We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.
How to apply
For more information, view the position brief by
Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.
Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email recruitment@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and ******* testing.
Contact Person
Muhunthan Ponniah
Contact Number
56673+12
Closing Date
14 May 2026
Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.
The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.
BY LIFESTYLE.
DRIVEN
BY OPPORTUNITY.
Vacancy Number
ER1725
Position Title
Maintenance Planner (Road, Road Inventory and Bridge assets)
Employment Status
Permanent Full-Time
Department
Infrastructure Gold Coast
Location
Bundall
Award Classification
Stream A - Level 7
Salary
$122,113 - $12+,262 per year plus Superannuation
Hours
40
Are you passionate about maintenance planning and ensuring our City’s Roads and Bridges infrastructure are safe and accessible for our community?
We’re looking for a dynamic Maintenance Planner to be responsible for planning and scheduling activities for our Roads, Bridges and Road Inventory assets.
About your new role
You will be responsible for planning and scheduling maintenance activities for our City’s Road, Road Inventory and Bridge assets and will develop maintenance work packages for efficient scheduling, assignment and execution of maintenance tasks.
With an innovative solutions and continuous improvement perspective, you will develop short, medium and long-term plans in line with statutory regulations and the City’s risk tolerance. You will drive continuous improvement in maintenance performance including playing a key role in development of Road Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Footpath AI Development to ensure preventive and corrective maintenance is completed on time.
Please refer to the Position Brief for detailed information on the roles and responsibilities of this position.
We're looking for people who have:
Bachelor Degree of Engineering or equivalent knowledge and experience
Expert knowledge in maintenance management system, preferably SAP:
SAP Training - PLM300 – Business Processes in Plant Maintenance (Desirable)
SAP Training PLM305 – Managing Technical Objects (Desirable)
SAP Training PLM310 – Preventative Maintenance Servicing (Desirable)
Maintenance Planning and Scheduling courses (Desirable)
Demonstrated competency to provide specialist advice relating to road, road inventory and bridge asset maintenance and planning, and scheduling the work
Demonstrated experience with the development of maintenance plans and allocation of resources
Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively engage and communicate with asset custodians and maintenance teams
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Self-motivation and demonstrated initiative, creativity, continuous improvement, and the ability to mentor and develop fellow team members
Reliability and you constantly work towards achieving individual and team goals
High level knowledge of Council’s computer software systems, including ArcGIS preferably ESRI software, SAP, with high proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future
The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and we have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
Personal and professional development courses
Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year
4% salary increase mid October 2026.
We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.
How to apply
For more information, view the position brief by
Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.
Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email recruitment@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and ******* testing.
Contact Person
Muhunthan Ponniah
Contact Number
56673+12
Closing Date
14 May 2026
Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.
The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Maintenance Planner (Road, Road Inventory and Bridge assets) position is now open for candidates interested in the Work from home Jobs sector. This role in Bundall offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Work from home Jobs is a plus.
