Defence IMS Planner | Associate Director

Rps Incorporated; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

EAP – Employee assistance program

Paid parental leave

Mobility across global network

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

RPS, part of the Tetra Tech global network in Australia, seeks an Associate Director – Planner to own the Integrated Master Schedule for a major Defence facilities program. You will lead schedule development, integrate sub-schedules, and coordinate with project managers, risk leads, and cost controllers to support informed decisions.

The role requires 10+ years in planning/scheduling, proficiency in Primavera P6 and Excel, and Australian citizenship with Baseline or NV1 clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in planning/scheduling, preferably Defence or infrastructure.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Australian citizenship with Baseline or NV1 security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyse the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) using Primavera P6.
• Integrate sub-schedules from contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with project managers, risk leads, and cost controllers to align schedules with budgets and milestones.
• Identify risks and opportunities and support forecasting and mitigation.
• Provide high-quality schedule inputs for internal and client reporting.

Skills

Planning & Scheduling

Program management

Autonomous work

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Job description

RPS, part of the Tetra Tech global network in Australia, seeks an Associate Director – Planner to own the Integrated Master Schedule for a major Defence facilities program. You will lead schedule development, integrate sub-schedules, and coordinate with project managers, risk leads, and cost controllers to support informed decisions.

The role requires 10+ years in planning/scheduling, proficiency in Primavera P6 and Excel, and Australian citizenship with Baseline or NV1 clearance.