Project Scheduler / Planner

IKAD Engineering Pty Ltd.; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IKAD Engineering Pty Ltd. is seeking an experienced Project Scheduler/Planner to join our Henderson team.

You will develop, maintain and monitor integrated project, production and maintenance schedules across engineering, fabrication, marine and Defence projects using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project to keep work on track. With 3–5 years of scheduling experience, you will perform critical path analysis, anticipate risks and integrate schedule performance with cost reporting, collaborating with

Qualifications

• 3–5 years scheduling or planning experience, ideally in fabrication, marine or Defence.
• Strong understanding of project controls and production sequencing.
• Proven experience building detailed integrated project schedules.
• Clear communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Full working rights in Australia.
• Defence supply chain experience, ideally naval shipbuilding or sustainment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project, production and maintenance schedules
• Monitor progress and report performance using S-curves
• Plan production sequencing and resource allocation across the workshop
• Run critical path analysis and flag scheduling risks early
• Integrate schedule performance with cost reporting using EVMS
• Work with project, engineering and workshop teams on competing priorities

Skills

Project scheduling

Critical path analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

EVMS

Job description

IKAD is seeking an experienced Project Scheduler / Planner to join our growing team in Henderson. You'll develop, maintain and monitor integrated project, production and maintenance schedules across engineering, fabrication, marine and Defence projects, using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project to keep work on track.

• Develop and maintain integrated project, production and maintenance schedules
• Monitor progress and report performance using S-curves
• Plan production sequencing and resource allocation across the workshop
• Run critical path analysis and flag scheduling risks early
• Integrate schedule performance with cost reporting using EVMS
• Work with project, engineering and workshop teams on competing priorities
• 3–5 years' scheduling or planning, ideally in fabrication, marine or Defence
• Strong understanding of project controls and production sequencing
• Proven experience building detailed integrated project schedules
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Clear communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Full working rights in Australia
• Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project proficiency
• Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) experience
• Defence supply chain experience, ideally naval shipbuilding or sustainment
• Knowledge of shipbuilding methods and fabrication sequencing

Why Join IKAD

• Full-time, locally based role in Henderson
• Diverse, high-impact projects across Defence, Marine and Industrial
• Stable business with a strong pipeline of work
• Supportive team with a focus on safety and quality
• Opportunity to step into broader leadership over time