About the Business Located in Western Australia’s Eastern Gascoyne region, the Plutonic Gold Mine is the cornerstone asset of Catalyst Metals’ expanding Plutonic Gold Belt. Following the successful execution of major shutdown programs and continued investment in plant reliability and infrastructure, Plutonic is entering a sustained phase of operational growth and asset optimisation. With new mining areas coming online and a strong focus on disciplined maintenance execution, we are seeking an experienced Maintenance Planner – Fixed Plant to play a critical role in improving plant reliability, shutdown performance and maintenance planning maturity. This is an opportunity to join a nimble and growth-focused Australian gold producer where planning discipline directly supports production outcomes. Catalyst Metals Limited is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX code: CYL). Benefits & Perks A permanent full-time position Family friendly roster Private Health Cover for employees and their family Short term incentives The Lifestyle This role operates on an 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth, with direct flights to site (approximately 90 minutes). Onsite accommodation includes modern ensuite rooms and access to well-maintained recreational facilities including a gym and sporting courts. The Opportunity Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, you will be responsible for the detailed planning, scheduling and coordination of all planned maintenance activities across the processing plant and associated surface infrastructure. You will operate as an integral member of the site leadership team, working in close partnership with Maintenance Supervisors, Production Supervisors and Supply to ensure work is fully prepared before execution. Your responsibilities will include: Detailed job planning, scoping and preparation of work packs Identifying labour, tooling, material and equipment requirements Development and continuous improvement of PMs and standard job plans Managing work order backlogs and progressing notifications to “Planned” status Shutdown planning (major and minor), including critical path analysis and resource levelling Coordinating purchase requisitions, stock reservations and material readiness Building and maintaining a structured job plan library for recurring work Setting agendas and facilitating weekly planning and shutdown meetings Delivering comprehensive written and verbal handovers This is a role for a planner who understands that quality preparation drives safe, efficient and cost-effective execution. You will be 100% dedicated to the planning function, ensuring all work is executable before it reaches the field. About You You will bring: Strong craft knowledge with the ability to accurately estimate labour and material requirements Proven experience in maintenance planning within fixed plant, mining or mineral processing In-depth understanding of maintenance work management systems and scheduling processes Experience using Pronto Maintenance (highly regarded) Demonstrated organisational and prioritisation skills Highly developed written and verbal communication skills The ability to build effective working relationships across operations, maintenance and supply You are structured, methodical and solutions-focused. You hold standards, communicate clearly and take ownership of planning quality. This is a key role within a growing operation where disciplined planning capability will directly influence plant performance and shutdown success. If you are ready to play a central role in strengthening maintenance execution during a period of growth, we welcome your application. Catalyst Metals Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Agency referrals will not be accepted.
