Job Description: Location: Darwin ILNG
Contract: Employee Fixed-Term
At INPEX, our energy is helping to shape a brighter future.
We are proudly supporting positive outcomes in Australian communities, through jobs, training, and social and economic benefits. Our Australian energy portfolio includes Ichthys LNG which we operate, plus participating interests in Prelude FLNG, Darwin LNG, Van Gogh and Ravensworth. We are actively pursuing carbon, capture, and storage opportunities to help provide a cleaner upstream business for Ichthys LNG.
Our inclusive culture is key to our success – valuing diversity and bringing us together as a connected and innovative team. As an international company, INPEX offers unique opportunities to collaborate with colleagues from across the globe. We are keen to attract and develop passionate, motivated, and safety-minded people from all backgrounds who want to help support society’s growing need for secure, affordable, and clean energy.
INPEX is seeking a skilled and motivated Operations Scheduler to join our Operations team in Darwin on a fixed-term basis. This role is central to the safe and efficient execution of maintenance activities at our Ichthys LNG Onshore Processing Facility.
As the Operations Scheduler, you’ll be responsible for developing and managing short-term integrated maintenance schedules (14, 28, and 120 days), ensuring alignment with operational priorities and resource availability. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to coordinate activities, manage capacity, and respond to unplanned events, using tools such as SAP, Primavera, and Prometheus.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain short-term maintenance schedules and capacity plans to optimise plant uptime.
Coordinate with Operations, Shutdown, Campaign Maintenance, Projects, HSE, and Subsea teams to ensure alignment and transparency.
Finalise and lock in the integrated facility schedule with the on-site Operations team.
Prioritise work execution to minimise HSE and production risks.
Drive continuous improvement through effective use of SAP Master Data, task lists, and planning tools.
Maintain high data quality standards throughout the planning and scheduling process.
About You:
Trade qualification or engineering diploma in Mechanical, Instrumentation, or Electrical disciplines.
Strong background in planning or scheduling within the oil and gas industry.
Proficient in SAP PM, Primavera, and other scheduling tools.
Solid understanding of maintenance management systems and planning processes.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative approach.
Ability to provide SAP technical support to stakeholders.
Current Australian driver’s licence and access to transport to Bladin Point.
Why Join Us in Darwin?
Darwin offers a unique lifestyle with a strong sense of community, access to world-class natural beauty, and a relaxed pace of life. This is a great opportunity to advance your career while enjoying everything the Northern Territory has to offer.
This role is for applicants residing in or willing to relocate to Darwin.
Closing date for applications is 5 September 2025.
INPEX reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Please note that direct feedback on applications will only be provided to interviewed candidates.
What we offer:
Emphasis on personal growth and advancement opportunities.
Programs designed to cultivate leadership skills with ongoing support.
Benefits including gym memberships and access to various resources for enhancing wellbeing.
Japanese language classes available exclusively in Perth.
Domestic relocation support offered.
Superannuation benefits surpassing the standard guarantee.
Salary sacrifice options including novated leases and superannuation.
Attractive remuneration package inclusive of performance-based incentives.
Reward and recognition programs.
Store discounts from over 350 retailers through our Reward & Recognition platform.
An extensive range of leave benefits, including:
16 weeks of fully paid parental leave,
Opportunities for purchasing additional leave.
INPEX Foundation Day and discretional leave.
Dedicated study time off, and the chance to participate in community and volunteering leave programs.
Additional Benefits for Onshore:
Support for domestic relocation for you and your family, including up to 6 months of transitional accommodation.
Site based allowances and benefits.
Residential Housing Support Allowance – Contribution towards the cost of housing in Darwin.
An additional one-week special leave, increasing the annual leave entitlement to 5 weeks per annum.
Contribution towards annual travel costs to travel to and from Darwin.
We value diversity in our workplace – including beliefs, cultures, and lifestyles, so we can bring our true selves to work every day. If you believe that you have most but not all the requirements outlined above, we encourage you to still apply.
We welcome all candidates to advise us throughout the recruitment process if we can support you with accommodations to make this a more inclusive experience.