Scheduler

Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia's future.

Downer Professional Services is comprised of two business units, our Technical, Advisory, and Capability consulting practice and Team Downer, a major service partner to Defence. Together, we are a

multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for our clients in Defence and National Security.

We currently have an opportunity for a Scheduler in Perth to work on Naval Construction Branch projects
.

What You'll Do

This role offers a broad scope, with key role responsibilities including:

• Maintain and update Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for projects, managing critical paths, dependencies, and constraints.

• Generate regular schedule reports with variance analysis and progress updates, providing clear insights to leadership and stakeholders.

• Provide mentoring and coaching to junior schedulers, reviewing their work and ensuring compliance with Defence scheduling standards.

• Develop guidance materials, tools, and templates to promote consistent scheduling practices across the team.

• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to align schedules with project objectives and facilitate workshops to enhance schedule accuracy and stakeholder understanding.

What You'll Bring

• Advanced scheduling expertise
  , including proficiency in maintaining and updating Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), managing critical paths, dependencies, and constraints effectively.

• Strong analytical and reporting skills
  to generate detailed schedule reports, perform variance analysis, track progress, forecast completion, and clearly communicate insights to leadership and stakeholders.

• Mentoring and coaching ability
  , with experience guiding junior schedulers, reviewing their work for accuracy and compliance, and developing training materials and templates for consistent scheduling practices.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills
  , working closely with project managers, engineers, and other teams to align schedules with project goals and facilitate workshops that improve understanding of scheduling impacts.

• Familiarity with Defence scheduling standards and methodologies
  , ensuring adherence to relevant guidelines while delivering reliable scheduling outputs and comprehensive documentation for project handovers.

Due to the nature of the work, you are required to currently hold and maintain a minimum
Negative Vetting 1
or higher Security clearance as required by the Commonwealth. In some instances, compliance with
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
requirements may also be an inherent requirement.

More than anything, you'll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Why Downer Professional Services

At Downer Professional Services, we're not just a workplace - we're a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country's only sovereign prime, we're committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia's interests.

• What is means to belong at Downer Professional Services

• Meaningful work:
  Help to deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future.

• Professional development:
  Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice.

• Great perks:
  Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more through .

• Veteran support
  : Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We're committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities weserveand we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with this role, we'd still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we're here to help you put your best foot forward.