Project and Planning Officer - Sauer Compressors

Penske Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Onsite parking

Accredited Training & Development

Safety and leadership training

Competitive remuneration

Employee referral program

Paid parental leave

Penske perks discounts

Job summary

Penske Australia is seeking a Project and Planning Officer to join the Defence Programmes Group (DPG) at Kings Park and HMAS Kuttabul. You will coordinate maintenance planning and scheduling for Royal Australian Navy platforms, aligning with Defence schedules and operational needs.

Reporting to the Platform Operations Manager, you will work with Defence personnel, ship managers and maintenance planners to resolve conflicts, maintain documentation and support forecasting and budgeting.

Qualifications

• At least five years of project planning and coordination experience, ideally within the maritime or Defence industry.
• Experience in maintenance scheduling, project coordination or planning within a mechanical or diesel engine environment.
• An understanding of Australian Defence Force project and maintenance planning processes.
• Experience working with Commonwealth planning systems will be highly regarded.
• Sound knowledge of Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, ISO quality standards and environmental policies.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate competing priorities, maintain accurate documentation and meet deadlines.
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work with customers, Defence personnel and internal teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify scheduling conflicts, assess risks and coordinate practical solutions.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with a focus on customer service, quality and reliable project delivery.
• The ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence security clearance. Australian citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance activities for Royal Australian Navy platforms, aligning work with agreed maintenance schedules and platform availability periods.
• Provide project planning and scheduling support to operational teams, working with Defence personnel, ship managers, principal contractors and maintenance planners.
• Act as an on-site point of contact for maintenance planning, resolving scheduling conflicts and coordinating activities through the Integrated Maintenance Schedule (IMS).
• Coordinate Penske branch resources, Defence assets and support services to meet maintenance requirements and delivery milestones.
• Plan and coordinate urgent remedial maintenance activities, including work at remote or overseas locations where required.
• Monitor maintenance activities, identify risks and operational issues, and recommend solutions to minimise disruptions to scheduled services.
• Maintain workflow forecasts, planning reports and reporting schedules to support effective project delivery and resource planning.
• Coordinate and maintain technical documentation, including work instructions, inspection and test plans, job safety analysis procedures and modification documentation.
• Support the preparation, lodgement and control of Other Quality Evidence (OQE) and work package documentation for the Commonwealth and principal contractors.
• Maintain and update AMT to support forward forecasting, budgeting and maintenance planning integration.
• Build strong working relationships with customers, Defence personnel, Penske branches and internal stakeholders to support effective service delivery.
• Contribute to sustainment planning, business development opportunities and the identification of future maintenance work packages.

Skills

Project planning

Coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Quality management

Documentation

Job description

Project and Planning Officer - Sauer Compressors

Project and Planning Officer - Sauer Compressors

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Project and Planning Officer - Sauer Compressors to join our Defence Programmes Group (DPG), supporting operations at Kings Park and HMAS Kuttabul (Garden Island East).

Reporting to the Platform Operations Manager - Sauer Compressors, you'll coordinate maintenance planning and scheduling for Royal Australian Navy maritime platforms, helping ensure maintenance activities align with Defence schedules and operational requirements. You'll work closely with Defence personnel, ship managers, maintenance planners and Penske branches to coordinate resources, manage scheduling conflicts and support the effective delivery of maintenance services.

You'll also play an important role in maintaining project documentation, coordinating quality evidence submissions and supporting maintenance planning, reporting and forecasting. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong project coordination skills and an understanding of maritime, mechanical or Defence environments who enjoys building relationships and keeping complex activities on track.

In this role you will:

• Coordinate maintenance activities for Royal Australian Navy platforms, aligning work with agreed maintenance schedules and platform availability periods.
• Provide project planning and scheduling support to operational teams, working with Defence personnel, ship managers, principal contractors and maintenance planners.
• Act as an on-site point of contact for maintenance planning, resolving scheduling conflicts and coordinating activities through the Integrated Maintenance Schedule (IMS).
• Coordinate Penske branch resources, Defence assets and support services to meet maintenance requirements and delivery milestones.
• Plan and coordinate urgent remedial maintenance activities, including work at remote or overseas locations where required.
• Monitor maintenance activities, identify risks and operational issues, and recommend solutions to minimise disruptions to scheduled services.
• Maintain workflow forecasts, planning reports and reporting schedules to support effective project delivery and resource planning.
• Coordinate and maintain technical documentation, including work instructions, inspection and test plans, job safety analysis procedures and modification documentation.
• Support the preparation, lodgement and control of Other Quality Evidence (OQE) and work package documentation for the Commonwealth and principal contractors.
• Maintain and update AMT to support forward forecasting, budgeting and maintenance planning integration.
• Build strong working relationships with customers, Defence personnel, Penske branches and internal stakeholders to support effective service delivery.
• Contribute to sustainment planning, business development opportunities and the identification of future maintenance work packages.

About You:

• At least five years of project planning and coordination experience, ideally within the maritime or Defence industry.
• Experience in maintenance scheduling, project coordination or planning within a mechanical or diesel engine environment.
• An understanding of Australian Defence Force project and maintenance planning processes.
• Experience working with Commonwealth planning systems will be highly regarded.
• Sound knowledge of Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, ISO quality standards and environmental policies.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate competing priorities, maintain accurate documentation and meet deadlines.
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work with customers, Defence personnel and internal teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify scheduling conflicts, assess risks and coordinate practical solutions.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with a focus on customer service, quality and reliable project delivery.
• The ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence security clearance. Australian citizenship is required.

Why choose Team Penske?

At Penske, we know that it is our people at the heart of our success, and we want to make sure you have everything you need to do a great job. That is why as well as a great work environment, we offer the following benefits:

• Flexible work arrangements that work for the individual and the business
• Onsite parking
• Accredited Training & Development Programs
• Commitment to providing the highest levels of safety, technical and leadership training
• Competitive Remuneration
• Reward and Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Program - generous employee referral fees.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Family Friendly Benefits including Paid Parental Leave
• Penske Perks: save $1000's with access to discounts from your favourite retailers

About Penske in Australia & New Zealand

Iconic in motorsport and in business, the Penske brand is proudly represented in Australia and New Zealand through businesses, including Penske Australia & New Zealand, Penske Truck Leasing, Penske Automotive Australia.

Penske Australia & New Zealand is a leading supplier of the world's finest heavy-duty trucks, diesel engines, gas engines, and power systems. We proudly distributes the Western Star Trucks, MAN Truck & Bus, Dennis Eagle, mtu, Bergen Engines, Detroit, Allison Transmission, and Sauer Compressors brands. And we operate across the most dynamic markets, including commercial vehicles, mining, energy solutions, defence, rail, marine, construction and industrial, oil and gas, and agriculture.

And through Penske Truck Leasing, we offer convenient and professional truck rental and leasing services.

We value and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. If you're passionate about working for us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the selection criteria. We also encourage applications from those who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, veterans, with disability, and those who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process? Please let us know.

Penske Australia and Penske New Zealand are 100% subsidiaries of Penske Automotive Group, a Fortune 500 company that is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Penske Truck Leasing forms part of Penske Transportation Solutions. Both Penske Automotive Group and Penske Transportation Solutions form part of the global Penske Corporation.