PLS is delivering on its vision to be a leading global producer of lithium, a mineral critical to enabling the world’s transition to a more sustainably powered future.

As the owner and operator of the Pilgangoora Operation, the world’s largest independent hard-rock lithium mine, we are expanding fast, investing boldly, and building a global portfolio that positions us at the forefront of the energy transition.

Most recently, we acquired Latin Resources, adding the Colina Project in Brazil to our portfolio — strengthening our international footprint and creating new pathways for growth.

With more than 900 people employed globally, we’re building a future-focused business where talented people can create real impact. At PLS, our Values aren’t just words on a wall, they drive how we work, how we lead, and how we grow: Safety First. Great People. We Deliver. One Team. Shaping Tomorrow.

If you want to be part of an organisation that is ambitious, innovative and shaping the next era of battery minerals, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join us.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Reporting to the Lead Planner, the Planner supports the development, maintenance, and reporting of cost- and resource-loaded schedules across capital projects. The role works closely with project and contractor teams to track progress, maintain schedule quality and integrity, and support the timely and cost-effective delivery of projects across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.

This is a Fixed term full-time role based at our beautiful West Perth office, near the City West train station.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules — including IMS, end‑to‑end, shutdown, and contractor schedules — using Primavera P6.
• Apply Critical Path Method (CPM), schedule logic, baseline management and resequencing to support accurate project planning.
• Track, update and forecast schedule performance against baselines, providing progress measurement, trend analysis and scenario modelling.
• Review and validate contractor schedules, progress reporting, manning curves and planning data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Analyse scope changes, variations and schedule risks, recommending mitigation strategies to minimise delays and maintain delivery certainty.
• Prepare high‑quality schedule reports, dashboards, S‑curves and progress narratives for project leaders and key stakeholders.
• Support resource and commodity loading, manpower forecasting and integration of schedule information with cost control functions.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning teams to drive schedule alignment and timely project execution.
• Assist with claims preparation, delay analysis and Extension of Time (EOT) assessments through accurate schedule records and forensic review.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by supporting lessons learned, planning process optimisation and quality schedule data management.
• Participate in planning workshops, progress reviews, change management processes and tender/bid planning activities as required.

ABOUT YOU:

• 3–5 years’ experience in project planning and scheduling, ideally in mining or heavy industry.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 with strong understanding of CPM and project controls.
• Strong communication skills and confident producing clear reports and schedule insights.
• Highly organised, detail‑focused and able to meet reporting deadlines.
• Safety‑focused with a collaborative approach to working across project teams.
• White Card and valid C‑Class driver’s licence required; relevant tertiary qualifications desirable.

SUPPORTING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE

PLS is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all.

We encourage female candidates and First Nations peoples to apply. 

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

As part of our recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.

We respectfully request agencies not to forward unsolicited resumes unless requested.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY 

PLS respectfully acknowledges the Nyamal and Kariyarra People of the Pilbara, and the Whadjuk Noongar People of the Perth region who are the traditional owners and first people of these lands. We would like to pay respect to the Elders past, and present and emerging for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of the Nyamal, Kariyarra and Whadjuk Noongar Peoples. 

If you are interested in learning more about PLS or registering for future opportunities, please visit our website  www.pls.com.