Principal Scheduler

976146
- Osborne
- Planning / Scheduling
- Full time
- Closing on: Aug 29 2025

ASC is Australia’s submarine company. We built the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines, sustain them, and are now delivering their Life of Type Extension to increase the boats’ service lives. We have also been selected by the Australian Government to sustain and jointly build the nation’s conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines - the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia’s history.

Our work is interesting and meaningful, contributing directly to Australia’s national security. We offer rewarding roles that provide the opportunity to grow your career, and the flexibility to balance life and work. A career at ASC is like no other, delivering a deeper purpose we can all be proud of.

**About the Opportunity**

The Principal Scheduler will lead scheduling activities within the LOTE Pre-Implementation team, developing integrated project plans that align technical, commercial, and budgetary requirements. The role involves streamlining scheduling processes, improving data reporting, and guiding a team of schedulers to deliver high-quality outcomes. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential to manage stakeholder engagement and resolve scheduling challenges effectively.

**Responsibilities**
- Plan, schedule, and oversee full-cycle submarine maintenance activities.
- Develop, monitor, and update project schedules, ensuring alignment with critical path and key milestones.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to manage scheduling changes and resource allocation.
- Conduct detailed schedule analysis and report progress, risks, and trends to project teams.
- Ensure data integrity across the project lifecycle and support reporting requirements.
- Identify and resolve scheduling issues, disruptions, and compliance gaps.
- Support corporate processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain quality assurance through cross-functional team engagement and schedule controls.

**About you**
- Technical qualification in a relevant Engineering / trade discipline or proven ability as a scheduler in a similar environment.
- Demonstrated scheduling and project planning experience within a complex project environment, preferably in Defence, Shipbuilding and/or heavy engineering industries
- Previous experience leading a small team will be advantageous
- A high-level of integrity and resilience
- Advanced skills in Primavera P6, Excel, Power BI, Power Pivot, SQL, Visualisation software
- The ability to effectively communicate complex issues both verbally and in writing
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong continuous improvement advocate via project lessons learned.

**Eligibility**

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance to an NV1 level. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

**Benefits**
- Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
- Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work/life balance.
- Up to 10 days additional leave every year so you can rest and recharge.
- Generous parental leave so you can give your family the focus it deserves.
- Subsidised childcare to ease the financial pressure on your family.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives so you can perform at your best at work.
- Professional development opportunities to advance your career.
- A diverse and supportive environment where you can thrive.
- Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands to help you save.
- Relocation support for you and your family, whether you’re from interstate or overseas.

Adelaide, South Australia (SA), combines cosmopolitan living with natural beauty, featuring picturesque hills, renowned wineries, and stunning coastlines. As a centre for innovation, SA offers careers in defence, space and advanced manufacturing. Celebrated for its Mediterranean climate and cultural richness, Adelaide provides excellent work/life balance. Explore world-class wineries, enjoy the vibrant food scene, and experience affordable, family-friendly living in a welcoming, community-oriented city.

**About ASC**

ASC’s 2,400-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, project management, supply chain, construction and engineering experience and expertise that is unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry. Established in 1985, the company’s work on Australia’s conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarine build and the Collins Class Life of Type Extension takes place in Osborne, South Australia, with sustainment shared across Osborne and Henderson, Western Australia. ASC also plays a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.