Build scheduling, materials and stakeholder coordination skills, with clear records of decisions and work handovers.
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Shutdown planner
Builds executable maintenance work packs for a bounded outage, including scope, labour, materials and critical interfaces.
Indicative 2026 annual cash$130k–$180kGross, generally before super
Common roster contextOften 8/6 or 5/2/4/3 on site; shutdown and project coverage can change the pattern.
Role at a glance
What this role actually does.
Builds executable maintenance work packs for a bounded outage, including scope, labour, materials and critical interfaces. The precise scope changes with the employer, asset, jurisdiction and written authorities.
The work
Core duties
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Define jobs and prerequisites
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Identify parts, tools, access and isolation interfaces
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Review execution feedback
The assets
Equipment and systems
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CMMS and job plans
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Drawings and bills of materials
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Shutdown schedules
Before mobilisation
Typical foundations
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Asset and maintenance planning depth
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Work-pack quality and stakeholder coordination
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Permit and isolation planning awareness, not independent isolation authority
Prove capability
Evidence employers can verify
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Outage asset and scope
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Work packs made ready
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Missing-material or rework lessons applied
Entry pathway
A credible way into the role.
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Build trade or maintenance planning experience
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Support smaller outages
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Own a complex shutdown package
Earning context
What tends to move pay
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Outage complexity and accountability
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Campaign versus permanent engagement
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Roster, nights and travel
Before accepting
Questions to ask about the offer
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Is this base salary, gross cash or a package including super?
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Which roster, point of hire, ordinary hours and overtime terms apply?
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What duties, equipment and written authorities are included in the offer?
Progression
Possible next moves.
Coordinates the execution interface between planners, supervisors, materials and production for a defined maintenance area.
Related role band: $130k–$180kLead people, work controls and handovers across a wider scope; statutory appointment and licence duties must be checked separately.
Progression depends on demonstrated competence, vacancies, performance, qualifications and any appointment requirements. A related profile is a starting point, not a guarantee of that exact title or scope. Browse all 98 role profiles →
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Editorial note
Salary bands are broad 2026 Australian mining comparisons, not promised rates. Role requirements summarise common practice and do not replace legislation, regulator guidance, an employment agreement, site procedures or a written appointment. Pay presentation reviewed 27 September 2026.