Development Planning Lead

• Lead the construction scheduling for the largest data centre campus in the Southern Hemisphere!
• Ongoing growth and development opportunities - joining a collaborative and passionate team
• Role location to be split across our Marsden Park site (parking provided) and CBD office

About Us:

Established in 2007, CDC Data Centres is Australia and New Zealand’s leading operator of secure, world-class data centre facilities. CDC plays a unique role in the fabric of the nations in which we operate, and we take this responsibility very seriously.

With multiple facilities across Australia and New Zealand, CDC’s diversified operations provide large-scale secure data centre campuses that support co-location, dedicated and hyperscale compute environments, with all campuses interconnected with high-speed carrier grade networks.

At CDC, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe that everyone’s unique experiences enable us to deliver meaningful benefits for our people, our clients and communities. Our mission is to attract, retain and grow the world’s best data centre team.

Our people are committed, tenacious and meticulous in supporting our customers. Together, we configure the landscape to meet the security, reliability, connectivity and sustainability needs for today and tomorrow. 

About the Role: 

Due to our exciting growth plans, we are seeking an experienced and meticulous individual to fulfill a Development Planning Lead position, focusing on our Marsden Park site (set to be the largest data centre campus in the Southern Hemisphere, once completed). This position will play a crucial role within our Construction team - managing overarching schedules, reporting and analytics, resource allocation, and critical paths; endeavouring to both optimise and streamline the overall development programme.

• Develop and maintain a centralised system for project scheduling, reporting, and analytics to provide visibility into project performance across the programme.
• Conduct regular reviews of construction sequences, critical paths, and dependencies; aiming to assess risk, optimise resource allocation, and mitigate delays and cost overruns.
• Collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to gather and analyse data (such as progress reports, resource utilisation, key performance indicators) to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations aligned to project performance, milestone achievements, and similar points of note.
• Effectively coordinate with project teams to implement adjustments, reallocations where necessary, and reduce scheduling conflicts.

What’s in it for you:

CDC offers excellent employment conditions and benefits such as:

• CDC Academy - Mark your mark by enhancing your professional development with the CDC Academy. Enrol in specialised training courses that will help you develop skills and ensure you thrive in your chosen career.
• CDC Day - An additional day of paid leave dedicated to nurturing your health and wellbeing.
• Parental Leave - Inclusive and above legislative tenure of parental leave entitlements to help you start, grow and care for your family.
• Volunteer Leave - Make a meaningful difference with 2 days of volunteering leave for any cause or charity of your choice.
• Employment Assistance Program - Be confident that you and your family are supported with access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
• CDC Social Events - CDC’s offers staff and their family’s inclusive events that nurtures relationships, connection and friendships across the business. CDC hosts BBQs, family picnics and community events, bringing together CDC staff in different settings.

About You: 

The ideal candidate possesses a background combining fluency in Primavera P6, with a deep understanding of construction sequencing and associated terminology. Holding demonstrated experience in planning, scheduling, and analytics oversight across complex projects; we are seeking an individual who is deadline-focused in nature, with the stakeholder management skillset to effectively communicate with key internal and external parties to drive outcomes.

Essential:

Australian Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 Security Clearance.

How to Apply:

If you are looking for an opportunity to play a vital role in a fast-growing Australian Technology company and be part of our amazing team, please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking Apply.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We believe that diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences leads to innovation and success. We actively promote equality and strive to create a welcoming environment for all employees. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and encourages everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.

Applications Close: Monday 23rd March, 9:00am.