The Project Planning Lead plays a key role in ensuring production teams have everything they need to execute work safely, efficiently, and on schedule. You’ll lead the development of effective workface planning practices, making sure tasks are fully defined, properly sequenced, and ready at the point of execution. By translating high‑level schedules into clear, achievable work packages and removing constraints before they impact the floor, you’ll help drive flow, productivity, and delivery certainty across the shipyard.About AustalAustal 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/ssaThis is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now. What’s Involved Lead workface planning to ensure work packages are fully defined, sequenced, and ready for executionConfirm materials, drawings, access, permits, tooling, and labour are in place before work releaseProactively manage work readiness and remove constraints impacting executionIdentify, track, and escalate risks or constraints with clear mitigation optionsMonitor workface readiness, progress, and productivity, maintaining accurate planning dataProvide clear reporting and support daily and weekly production meetingsLead and develop workface planners while building planning capability within production teamsDrive continuous improvement to enhance workflow, reduce rework/delays, and support safety, quality, and delivery outcomes You’ll Need Trade Background or strong production execution excellenceExcellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skillsStrong problem-solving skillsStrong experience in shipbuilding, heavy manufacturing, or complex construction environmentsStrong understanding of shipyard production, trade sequencing, and constraintsDemonstrated experience in workface or production planningWhy Join Us?Competitive compensation and benefits packageProfessional development and training opportunitiesA supportive and dynamic work environmentOpportunities for career advancement within our growing organisationAt 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 encouraged to apply.Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia  AUD Henderson 6166

Project Planning Lead

The Project Planning Lead plays a key role in ensuring production teams have everything they need to execute work safely, efficiently, and on schedule. You’ll lead the development of effective workface planning practices, making sure tasks are fully defined, properly sequenced, and ready at the point of execution. By translating high‑level schedules into clear, achievable work packages and removing constraints before they impact the floor, you’ll help drive flow, productivity, and delivery certainty across the shipyard.

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

  • Lead workface planning to ensure work packages are fully defined, sequenced, and ready for execution
  • Confirm materials, drawings, access, permits, tooling, and labour are in place before work release
  • Proactively manage work readiness and remove constraints impacting execution
  • Identify, track, and escalate risks or constraints with clear mitigation options
  • Monitor workface readiness, progress, and productivity, maintaining accurate planning data
  • Provide clear reporting and support daily and weekly production meetings
  • Lead and develop workface planners while building planning capability within production teams
  • Drive continuous improvement to enhance workflow, reduce rework/delays, and support safety, quality, and delivery outcomes

 You’ll Need

  • Trade Background or strong production execution excellence
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Strong experience in shipbuilding, heavy manufacturing, or complex construction environments
  • Strong understanding of shipyard production, trade sequencing, and constraints
  • Demonstrated experience in workface or production planning

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 encouraged to apply.

Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia

 

  • Posted Date 05 Mar 2026
  • Location Henderson
    WA / Australia
  • Industry Construction
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary Not provided