Works Planner (Works Ready Coordinator)

About Us

Zinfra is a leading partner in the design, build, operation and maintenance of Australia’s energy and utilities infrastructure. Delivering a $1B portfolio annually, the work we do is essential to bringing energy to our communities safely and reliably, while powering the nation’s energy transition. With a diverse workforce of more than 2,300, we expertly deliver our services across Australia. 

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Works Planner (Works Ready Coordinator) to join our Cambridge depot.

In this role, you will scope Distribution Overhead works and provide leadership, organisation, and direction to ensure strong performance across people, safety, quality, and business outcomes. You will work closely with field teams to support planned and emergency activities while ensuring documentation, materials and workflow are effectively managed.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Planning and overseeing field-based activities across time, cost, quality, and safety requirements
• Coordinating materials and subcontract services to meet schedule demands
• Completing all required work documentation to a high standard
• Liaising with team members and field crews to support operational goals
• Applying conflict resolution techniques to prevent escalations

About You

You bring hands on experience across Distribution Systems and LV/HV work environments, supported by strong knowledge of industry operating policies and procedures, along with exposure to civil construction.

You understand compliance, risk, quality and operational requirements, enabling you to effectively support both field employees and organisational objectives.

You will bring:

• Electrical Engineering Degree, Electrical Trade Qualification (or equivalent industry)
• Knowledge of OHS&E principles and Australian Standards
• Practical understanding of legal, financial, quality and risk management concepts
• Experience using SAP, Word, Excel and planning software

Why you should work for us

What we do matters. Delivering safe and reliable energy makes a difference to people’s lives across our country every single day. We are proud to keep Australia connected while preparing the nation for a renewable future.

Our people are our energy source. We offer meaningful benefits and rewards, including being a certified family-friendly workplace, flexible work arrangements, various leave benefits, career development pathways, a wellbeing program, and more. 

We champion and value diversity in life and work experiences, as we know everyone benefits from broader diversity of thoughts in our problem solving, decision making and ability to innovate. We encourage applications from everyone, including First Nations people, veterans, people living with disability, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

We believe Zinfra is a great place to belong—but don’t just take our word for it; hear our team members share what working at Zinfra means to them.  

Recruitment Process

During our recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check.

Notice to Third Parties: Zinfra does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.