About Laing O’Rourke

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O’Rourke banner. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing O’Rourke owns one of Australia’s largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. That’s the #powerofexperience.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Defence Planning Coordinator to join our Defence team and take a lead planning role in the Defence sector. The position is based in Canberra, ACT.  We are looking for candidates based in Canberra or who are willing to relocate.

As a foundational member of the newly established Canberra office you have a unique opportunity to contribute to our growth and overall culture.

Key responsibilities

• Planning, managing and sequencing our Defence Sector program and pursuit of infrastructure works through key Defence clients
• Developing our organisational understanding of Defence and Defence policies, systems and processes
• Develop, prioritise, maintain and coordinate our Defence pursuit pipeline
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure construction methodology is incorporated in project programs
• Develop and maintain a system to ensure informed and disciplined approach in pursuit of the Defence pipeline of work
• Monitor, track and build corporate knowledge of the Defence client set and key Defence sector stakeholders

About you

• Experience in planning and management of complex programs, preferably in a Defence context with at least 5 years experience in a similar role, backed by a relevant engineering degree or equivalent
• Experience with the Defence Sector
• A capacity to plan, risk assess and prioritise in a complex and changing context
• Strong communications skills and preferably experience with a customer relationship platform or software systems

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.