Senior SchedulerAustal is seeking an experienced Senior Scheduler to play a critical role in the planning and delivery of complex shipbuilding programs within a Defence environment.This position sits at the centre of program execution, responsible for developing, integrating, and optimising detailed production schedules that underpin successful delivery. You will provide authoritative schedule insight across engineering, supply chain, production, and commissioning enabling proactive decision-making and effective risk mitigation at a program level.Working within a Defence prime and subcontractor ecosystem, you will ensure schedules are fully integrated, logically robust, and aligned to contractual milestones driving performance across the full shipbuilding lifecycle.About AustalAustal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor, and maritime technology partner of choice. With operations across Australia, the USA, the Philippines, and Vietnam, we design, construct, and sustain advanced vessels for leading operators worldwide.Through the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is shaping the future of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia strengthening sovereign capability and delivering long-term industry growth.This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the development, integration, and control of complex shipbuilding schedules aligned to program strategy, contractual obligations, and delivery milestonesEstablish and govern schedule baselines, ensuring integrity of logic, sequencing, constraints, and assumptionsDrive schedule quality and data integrity across multiple stakeholders, including Production, Engineering, and Supply ChainConduct advanced schedule analysis (critical path, float erosion, trends, and what-if scenarios) to identify risks and opportunitiesProvide early warning and strategic insight to program leadership, supporting mitigation and recovery planningIntegrate subcontractor and work package schedules into the master program, managing interfaces and interdependenciesOwn and optimise Primavera P6 schedules, ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, coding structures, and reporting standardsTranslate complex schedule data into clear, executive-level insights, reports, and forecastsMentor and guide junior schedulers and planning stakeholders, uplifting scheduling capability across the programAbout YouTertiary qualification in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)Significant experience in a senior scheduling role within Defence, shipbuilding, heavy manufacturing, or complex infrastructure programsAdvanced proficiency in Primavera P6, including schedule integration, baseline management, and performance analysisStrong expertise in critical path methodology, earned value, progress measurement, and schedule risk analysisProven ability to influence and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams in a complex delivery environmentStrong communication skills, with the ability to engage and present to senior and executive stakeholdersA proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to operate in a high-stakes, delivery-driven environmentWhy Join Us?Work on programs of national importance at the forefront of Australia’s Defence industryBe part of a high-performing, collaborative team shaping the future of shipbuildingAccess ongoing professional development and career progression pathwaysCompetitive salary and benefits packageSupportive, inclusive, and safety-first cultureAt Austal, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and identities. AUD Henderson 6166

Senior Scheduler

Senior Scheduler

Austal is seeking an experienced Senior Scheduler to play a critical role in the planning and delivery of complex shipbuilding programs within a Defence environment.

This position sits at the centre of program execution, responsible for developing, integrating, and optimising detailed production schedules that underpin successful delivery. You will provide authoritative schedule insight across engineering, supply chain, production, and commissioning enabling proactive decision-making and effective risk mitigation at a program level.

Working within a Defence prime and subcontractor ecosystem, you will ensure schedules are fully integrated, logically robust, and aligned to contractual milestones driving performance across the full shipbuilding lifecycle.

About Austal

Austal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor, and maritime technology partner of choice. With operations across Australia, the USA, the Philippines, and Vietnam, we design, construct, and sustain advanced vessels for leading operators worldwide.

Through the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is shaping the future of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia strengthening sovereign capability and delivering long-term industry growth.

This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the development, integration, and control of complex shipbuilding schedules aligned to program strategy, contractual obligations, and delivery milestones
  • Establish and govern schedule baselines, ensuring integrity of logic, sequencing, constraints, and assumptions
  • Drive schedule quality and data integrity across multiple stakeholders, including Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain
  • Conduct advanced schedule analysis (critical path, float erosion, trends, and what-if scenarios) to identify risks and opportunities
  • Provide early warning and strategic insight to program leadership, supporting mitigation and recovery planning
  • Integrate subcontractor and work package schedules into the master program, managing interfaces and interdependencies
  • Own and optimise Primavera P6 schedules, ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, coding structures, and reporting standards
  • Translate complex schedule data into clear, executive-level insights, reports, and forecasts
  • Mentor and guide junior schedulers and planning stakeholders, uplifting scheduling capability across the program
About You
  • Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
  • Significant experience in a senior scheduling role within Defence, shipbuilding, heavy manufacturing, or complex infrastructure programs
  • Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, including schedule integration, baseline management, and performance analysis
  • Strong expertise in critical path methodology, earned value, progress measurement, and schedule risk analysis
  • Proven ability to influence and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams in a complex delivery environment
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and present to senior and executive stakeholders
  • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to operate in a high-stakes, delivery-driven environment
Why Join Us?
  • Work on programs of national importance at the forefront of Australia’s Defence industry
  • Be part of a high-performing, collaborative team shaping the future of shipbuilding
  • Access ongoing professional development and career progression pathways
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Supportive, inclusive, and safety-first culture

At Austal, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and identities.

  • Posted Date 06 May 2026
  • Location Henderson
    WA / Australia
  • Industry Construction
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary Not provided