Lead Scheduler – Maritime Projects & Delivery

Austal; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal in Cairns is seeking a Lead Scheduler to develop high-level and detailed activity schedules aligned with the ISS planning framework, to meet project deliverables and exceed client expectations.

The role focuses on leading the scheduling team, building project baselines, coordinating with project management, ship management and customers to ensure accurate schedules and proactive risk management.

Qualifications

• 10 years scheduling experience with leadership roles in complex marine environments.
• 5 years in a leadership role managing schedules for shipbuilding or sustainment.
• Tertiary Engineering or Naval Architecture qualification.
• Minimum Primavera 101/102 training or equivalent scheduling experience.
• High attention to detail and strong stakeholder focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the scheduling team to provide scheduling and planning services to project and ship management teams.
• Develop high-level schedules and project baselines using a defined framework.
• Create detailed project schedules for teams delivering products within contracts.
• Develop resource plans to support capacity and program delivery planning.
• Drive continuous improvement of scheduling practices and reporting.
• Collaborate with cost controllers and program leaders on Earned Value reporting.
• Ensure schedules are accurate, consistent, and aligned with ISS contracts.
• Maintain risk awareness and proactive scheduling governance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Results oriented

Education

Engineering degree

Naval Architecture

Primavera training 101/102

Tools

Primavera

Job description

Austal in Cairns is seeking a Lead Scheduler to develop high-level and detailed activity schedules aligned with the ISS planning framework, to meet project deliverables and exceed client expectations.

The role focuses on leading the scheduling team, building project baselines, coordinating with project management, ship management and customers to ensure accurate schedules and proactive risk management.