About the Opportunity As the Scheduler  for Austal Defence Australia (ADA), you'll be responsible for program planning and scheduling. Reporting to the SSA Planning & Scheduling Manager, this role supports the development and maintenance of program schedules across production, engineering, procurement, and related functions, ensuring alignment with required standards and contractual requirements.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 InvolvedSupport and maintain the Planning and Scheduling Framework, ensuring alignment with program goals, contractual requirements, and industry best practicesSupport and drive a culture of continuous improvement and adherence to scheduling standards and processes across project and programsIntroduce best practice in planning across the project management lifecycle and aligned to new materials and product planning capabilitiesProvide expert guidance on scheduling in an Earned Value Management (EVM) environments with strong program controls to ensure schedules are accurate, defensible, and meet strategic objectivesCommunicate schedule performance results, risk, and changes effectively to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment across all levels of the organisationMontior and report on schedule performance, conduct variance analysis, and implement correct actions to ensure projects stay on trackOversee resource management and allocation, ensuring optimal utilisation across multiple projects and driving continuous improvement in scheduling processes and toolsYou'll Need2-3 years experience in marine, defence, or complex manufacturing or production industriesMinimum certificate 101, 102 Primavera training/or relevant experience working in a Primavera scheduling roleHigh attention to detail and accuracyResults orientated, purses improvements and outcomes while maintaining risk awarenessEarned Value Management System and Defence contract experienceWhy Join Us?Competitive compensation and benefits package.Professional development and training opportunities.A supportive and dynamic work environmentOpportunities 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 also encouraged to apply.Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia AUD Henderson 6166

Scheduler

About the Opportunity 

As the Scheduler  for Austal Defence Australia (ADA), you'll be responsible for program planning and scheduling. Reporting to the SSA Planning & Scheduling Manager, this role supports the development and maintenance of program schedules across production, engineering, procurement, and related functions, ensuring alignment with required standards and contractual requirements.

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

  • Support and maintain the Planning and Scheduling Framework, ensuring alignment with program goals, contractual requirements, and industry best practices
  • Support and drive a culture of continuous improvement and adherence to scheduling standards and processes across project and programs
  • Introduce best practice in planning across the project management lifecycle and aligned to new materials and product planning capabilities
  • Provide expert guidance on scheduling in an Earned Value Management (EVM) environments with strong program controls to ensure schedules are accurate, defensible, and meet strategic objectives
  • Communicate schedule performance results, risk, and changes effectively to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment across all levels of the organisation
  • Montior and report on schedule performance, conduct variance analysis, and implement correct actions to ensure projects stay on track
  • Oversee resource management and allocation, ensuring optimal utilisation across multiple projects and driving continuous improvement in scheduling processes and tools

You'll Need

  • 2-3 years experience in marine, defence, or complex manufacturing or production industries
  • Minimum certificate 101, 102 Primavera training/or relevant experience working in a Primavera scheduling role
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Results orientated, purses improvements and outcomes while maintaining risk awareness
  • Earned Value Management System and Defence contract experience

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 also encouraged to apply.

Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia

  • Posted Date 16 Jul 2026
  • Location Henderson
    WA / Australia
  • Industry Procurement, Manufacturing & Transport
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary Not provided