Senior Scheduler – Defence & Shipbuilding Projects

Senior Scheduler – Defence & Shipbuilding Projects

Full-Time 72000 - 88000 $ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Develop and maintain project schedules for defence and shipbuilding projects.
  • Company: Austal, a leading company in defence and shipbuilding based in Cairns.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to work on impactful projects.
  • Other info: Opportunity to enhance your skills using Primavera P6 and EVM concepts.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team and contribute to important defence projects.
  • Qualifications: Experience with scheduling, preferably in defence/government projects, and Australian citizenship.

The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.

Austal, based in Cairns, is seeking a Senior Scheduler to develop and maintain project schedules supporting sustainment contracts.

The role focuses on delivering accurate baselines and coordinating across teams to ensure on-time, cost-effective execution.

You will use Primavera P6, apply EVM concepts, forecast costs, and contribute to continuous improvement of scheduling processes.

Australian citizenship for clearance is required and defence/government project experience is desirable.

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Senior Scheduler – Defence & Shipbuilding Projects employer: Austal Ships

Austal is an exceptional employer located in Cairns, offering a competitive compensation and benefits package alongside professional development opportunities. The company fosters a supportive and dynamic work environment, encouraging career advancement while leading significant engineering changes across an active vessel fleet. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, Austal actively welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, ensuring a meaningful and rewarding employment experience.

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Contact Details:

Austal Ships Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Scheduler – Defence & Shipbuilding Projects

Project Scheduling
Primavera P6
Earned Value Management (EVM)
Cost Forecasting
Continuous Improvement
Team Coordination
Defence Project Experience