Senior Scheduler

4 weeks ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Austal Full time

At Austal, we don't just build ships - we build futures. As part of our team, you'll contribute to delivering world-class maritime capabilities while advancing your own career in a dynamic and supportive environment. We offer competitive benefits, comprehensive training and development opportunities, and a welcoming, safety-first workplace culture. With genuine pathways for progression, Austal is a place where you can grow, thrive, and make a meaningful impact.

Austal is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from all walks of life, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

What's On Offer
  • Nine-day fortnight with an RDO every second Friday
  • Permanent, Full-Time Position with Opportunities for Career Growth and Advancement.
  • Great perks including salary sacrificing, novated leasing, retail discounts, insurance savings, purchased leave and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
About The Role

We're on the lookout for a Senior Scheduler with solid experience in project planning and scheduling to join our team in Cairns. Reporting to the Scheduler Lead, you'll be key in building and maintaining project schedules that support our sustainment contracts.

This role isn't just about dates and timelines, it's about using data to help project teams make smarter decisions. You'll work closely with stakeholders to ensure project performance is measurable, trackable and aligned with the bigger picture, all while keeping schedules accurate and defensible under Earned Value Management (EVM) systems.

What Involved
  • Developing high-level and detailed schedules to support operations and delivery across ISS contracts
  • Establishing project baselines for resource and capacity planning
  • Maintaining accurate, consistent schedules across all project teams
  • Working with cost controllers and managers to produce EVM reports and control variance
  • Continuously improving scheduling systems in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
What You'll Need

Essential

  • Australian Citizenship – essential for security clearance.
  • Up-to 5 years experience in a scheduling role.
  • Confident using Primavera P6 (minimum 2 years' hands-on experience).
  • Understanding of EVM, project forecasting, cost estimation (ETC/EAC).
  • Strong analytical and communication skills.

Desirable

  • Experience working with Defence, Government or Commercial stakeholders.
  • Certified Practising Project Manager (CPPM or above) through AIPM.
  • Shipbuilding or Defence experience highly regarded.
  • Proven leadership experience – ideally 5 years managing teams.
Our Values

Excellence | Customer Focus | Integrity | Teamwork


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