Program Planning Lead - Major Projects
About the Opportunity
The Program Planning Lead (Major Projects) helps shape how our shipbuilding programs are planned and delivered. In this role you will develop and oversee the overall program schedule, bringing together work across engineering, procurement, construction, testing and final delivery to ensure activities are properly coordinated and completed on time.
Working on a major shipbuilding program, you will provide planning leadership, maintain the overall program schedule, identify potential delays early and give senior leaders clear insight into progress and future risks. Your work will help ensure complex shipbuilding programs remain on track and deliver successfully.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the overall delivery schedule covering the full lifecycle of shipbuilding projects.
- Establish clear planning standards and ensure schedules are maintained consistently across projects.
- Coordinate schedules between different teams and projects to ensure activities are aligned and dependencies are managed.
- Provide reliable forecasts of schedule progress and expected completion dates.
- Monitor schedule performance and identify risks, delays or constraints early.
- Implement and maintain performance tracking processes that link schedule progress with project performance.
- Prepare clear planning reports and schedule insights for senior leaders.
About You:
- Diploma or higher in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Experience developing and managing project schedules in complex delivery environments such as shipbuilding, defence, construction, manufacturing or infrastructure.
- Experience using scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or similar planning tools.
- Strong understanding of project scheduling, critical path planning and change control.
- Experience tracking project progress and forecasting delivery outcomes.
- Australian citizen with eligibility to obtain baseline security clearance.
Why Join Us?
- 9 day fortnight and flexible work options available.
- 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.
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