Senior SchedulerCairns, QLD What’s On Offer9-day fortnight option – more time for youCareer opportunities with a global, ASX-listed shipbuilderGreat perks including salary packaging, novated leasing, retail discounts, insurance savings, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  About the RoleWe’re on the lookout for a Senior Scheduler with solid experience in project planning and scheduling to join our team in Naval Base. Reporting to the Scheduler Lead, you'll be key in building and maintaining project schedules that support our sustainment contracts.This role isn’t just about dates and timelines—it’s about using data to help project teams make smarter decisions. You'll work closely with stakeholders to ensure project performance is measurable, trackable and aligned with the bigger picture, all while keeping schedules accurate and defensible under Earned Value Management (EVM) systems. What InvolvedDeveloping high-level and detailed schedules to support operations and delivery across ISS contractsEstablishing project baselines for resource and capacity planningMaintaining accurate, consistent schedules across all project teamsWorking with cost controllers and managers to produce EVM reports and control varianceContinuously improving scheduling systems in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders What You’ll NeedEssential:Australian Citizenship – essential for security clearanceEligibility for a Baseline Defence Security ClearanceAt least 5 years in a scheduling role (Shipbuilding or Defence preferred)Confident using Primavera P6 (minimum 2 years' hands-on experience)Understanding of EVM, project forecasting, cost estimation (ETC/EAC)Strong analytical and communication skillsProven leadership experience – ideally 5 years managing teamsDesirable:Experience working with Defence, Government or Commercial stakeholdersCertified Practising Project Manager (CPPM or above) through AIPM Why Austal?At Austal, we don’t just build ships—we build futures. You’ll be part of a team that delivers world-class capability while developing your career in a dynamic, supportive environment.Competitive pay and benefitsTraining and career developmentA welcoming, safety-first workplaceGenuine pathways for advancementOur ValuesExcellence | Customer Focus | Integrity | Teamwork A Diverse and Inclusive WorkplaceAustal is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from all walks of life, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. AUD Cairns 4870

Senior Scheduler

Senior Scheduler
Cairns, QLD

 

What’s On Offer

  • 9-day fortnight option – more time for you
  • Career opportunities with a global, ASX-listed shipbuilder
  • Great perks including salary packaging, novated leasing, retail discounts, insurance savings, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

 

About the Role

We’re on the lookout for a Senior Scheduler with solid experience in project planning and scheduling to join our team in Naval Base. Reporting to the Scheduler Lead, you'll be key in building and maintaining project schedules that support our sustainment contracts.

This role isn’t just about dates and timelines—it’s about using data to help project teams make smarter decisions. You'll work closely with stakeholders to ensure project performance is measurable, trackable and aligned with the bigger picture, all while keeping schedules accurate and defensible under Earned Value Management (EVM) systems.

 

What Involved

  • Developing high-level and detailed schedules to support operations and delivery across ISS contracts
  • Establishing project baselines for resource and capacity planning
  • Maintaining accurate, consistent schedules across all project teams
  • Working with cost controllers and managers to produce EVM reports and control variance
  • Continuously improving scheduling systems in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

 

What You’ll Need

Essential:

  • Australian Citizenship – essential for security clearance
  • Eligibility for a Baseline Defence Security Clearance
  • At least 5 years in a scheduling role (Shipbuilding or Defence preferred)
  • Confident using Primavera P6 (minimum 2 years' hands-on experience)
  • Understanding of EVM, project forecasting, cost estimation (ETC/EAC)
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • Proven leadership experience – ideally 5 years managing teams

Desirable:

  • Experience working with Defence, Government or Commercial stakeholders
  • Certified Practising Project Manager (CPPM or above) through AIPM

 

Why Austal?

At Austal, we don’t just build ships—we build futures. You’ll be part of a team that delivers world-class capability while developing your career in a dynamic, supportive environment.

  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Training and career development
  • A welcoming, safety-first workplace
  • Genuine pathways for advancement

Our Values

Excellence | Customer Focus | Integrity | Teamwork

 

A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

Austal is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from all walks of life, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

  • Posted Date 16 Apr 2025
  • Location Cairns
    QLD / Australia
  • Industry Procurement, Manufacturing & Transport
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary Not provided