About the Opportunity

As the Scheduler for Austal Defence Australia (ADA), you'll be responsible for program planning and scheduling. Reporting to the SSA Planning & Scheduling Manager, this role supports the development and maintenance of program schedules across production, engineering, procurement, and related functions, ensuring alignment with required standards and contractual requirements.

About Austal

Austal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.

Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We’re driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.

Learn more at austal.com/ssa

This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

What's Involved

• Support and maintain the Planning and Scheduling Framework, ensuring alignment with program goals, contractual requirements, and industry best practices
• Support and drive a culture of continuous improvement and adherence to scheduling standards and processes across project and programs
• Introduce best practice in planning across the project management lifecycle and aligned to new materials and product planning capabilities
• Provide expert guidance on scheduling in an Earned Value Management (EVM) environments with strong program controls to ensure schedules are accurate, defensible, and meet strategic objectives
• Communicate schedule performance results, risk, and changes effectively to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment across all levels of the organisation
• Montior and report on schedule performance, conduct variance analysis, and implement correct actions to ensure projects stay on track
• Oversee resource management and allocation, ensuring optimal utilisation across multiple projects and driving continuous improvement in scheduling processes and tools

You'll Need

• 2-3 years experience in marine, defence, or complex manufacturing or production industries
• Minimum certificate 101, 102 Primavera training/or relevant experience working in a Primavera scheduling role
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Results orientated, purses improvements and outcomes while maintaining risk awareness
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance.
• Earned Value Management System and Defence contract experience

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.

Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia

Show more

About the role

The successful candidate will work with management, contractors, suppliers and internal teams to coordinate project activities, documentation, resources and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate project planning, schedules, documentation and administrative requirements.
• Monitor project timelines, milestones and deliverables.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers and internal resources.
• Support resource and logistics planning across multiple projects.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and variations.
• Maintain accurate project and operational documentation.
• Coordinate information relating to contractors, work orders and project variations.
• Collect and analyse project data and prepare performance reports for management.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders regarding project requirements and delivery.
• Support compliance with relevant operational, safety and program requirements.
• Maintain accurate records using CRM, project management and business systems.

About you

• Relevant bachelor degree qualification.
• Must have minimum three years of relevant professional project coordination experience.
• Demonstrated experience in project coordination or project administration.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills.
• Experience coordinating contractors, suppliers or multiple projects.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience using CRM or project management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in energy, energy-efficiency, renewable energy, construction or HVAC will be highly regarded.

Pay: $80,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

.