Project - Senior Scheduler: SSN AUKUS Build Program

ASC; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work with purpose

Flexible work arrangements

Additional leave

Parental leave

Subsidised childcare

Health and wellbeing programs

Professional development

Diverse and supportive environment

Job summary

ASC in Osborne, SA, is seeking a Senior Scheduler for the SSN AUKUS Build Program. You will provide detailed expert scheduling administration across the project lifecycle, aligning with resources, dependencies, budget and milestones.

The role requires at least 3 years in project planning, proficiency in Excel, and familiarity with Earned Value Management; Primavera P6 experience is desirable. Clearance requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ demonstrated project planning and scheduling experience within a complex project environment.
• Proven experience as a Scheduler in a complex project environment including production or Maintenance planning and large volume schedules.
• Intermediate-level Excel skills, especially in handling and transforming data.
• High level of integrity and resilience.
• Understanding of project management principles and lifecycle.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) (desirable).
• Skills in Primavera P6 or other scheduling software (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Review, plan and schedule program activities.
• Understand and document the sequence of works, relationships, durations and resource requirements.
• Develop project schedules including the identification and verification of critical path.
• Monitor and control all activities through the planning and execution of activities.
• Update activity information and status based on information from various sources.
• Re-scheduling activities in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
• Communication of trends to the Project Manager and Project Team.
• Detailed schedule analysis for relevant stakeholders.

Skills

Scheduling experience

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Project - Senior Scheduler: SSN AUKUS Build Program

ASC is Australia’s submarine company. We built the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines, sustain them, and are now delivering their Life of Type Extension to increase the boats’ service lives. We have also been selected by the Australian Government to sustain and jointly build the nation’s conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines – the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia’s history.

Our work is interesting and meaningful, contributing directly to Australia’s national security. We offer rewarding roles that provide the opportunity to grow your career, and the flexibility to balance life and work. A career at ASC is like no other, delivering a deeper purpose we can all be proud of.

About the Opportunity

*Open to multiple levels of experience from Project Scheduler to Senior Scheduler*

This is a full-time opportunity for a Project Scheduler – Senior Scheduler to join our team in Osborne, SA.

This position provides project level scheduling throughout the project lifecycle to the assigned project team(s) by providing detailed expert technical scheduling administration, advice, monitoring and support.

This role is a conduit between all areas of the business, interpreting project needs and in turn developing and maintaining executable project schedules which are aligned with resource availability, system dependencies, budget and milestones/timelines as defined by the Project Manager. The fundamental purpose of this role is to develop and maintain accurate executable project schedules which enable the safe and successful planning and execution of the SSN AUKUS Build program on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Scheduler may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Review, plan and schedule program activities.
• Understand and document the sequence of works, relationships, durations and resource requirements.
• Develop project schedules including the identification and verification of critical path.
• Monitor and control all activities through the planning and execution of activities.
• Update activity information and status based on information from various sources.
• Re‑scheduling activities in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
• Communication of trends to the Project Manager and Project Team.
• Detailed schedule analysis for relevant stakeholders.

About you

• Minimum 3 years’ demonstrated project planning and scheduling experience within a complex project environment.
• Proven experience working as a Scheduler in a complex project environment including production or Maintenance planning or and with large volume schedules/detailed planning detailed planning/ scheduling/ production planning.
• Minimum intermediate‑level Excel skills, especially in handling and transforming data.
• A high‑level of integrity and resilience.
• Understanding of project management principles and lifecycle.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) (desirable).
• Skills in Primavera P6 or other scheduling software is desirable.

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance to an NV1 level. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.

Whilst ASC will accept all applications for this role, as this role requires an ability to access protected US defence technology, applicants holding nationality of certain foreign countries will not be eligible.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

• Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
• Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work/life balance.
• Up to 10 days additional leave every year so you can rest and recharge.
• Generous parental leave so you can give your family the focus it deserves.
• Subsidised childcare to ease the financial pressure on your family.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives so you can perform at your best at work.
• Professional development opportunities to advance your career.
• A diverse and supportive environment where you can thrive.

About ASC

ASC’s 2,400-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, project management, supply chain, construction and engineering experience and expertise that is unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry. Established in 1985, the company’s work on Australia’s conventionally armed, nuclear‑powered submarine build and the Collins Class Life of Type Extension takes place in Osborne, South Australia, with sustainment shared across Osborne and Henderson, Western Australia. ASC also plays a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.

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Established in 1985, ASC is Australia’s submarine company.

Our 1900-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, construction, project management, supply chain, and engineering expertise unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry.

We are the builder and sustainer of Australia’s Collins Class submarines, and the Australian Government’s choice to jointly build and sustain conventionally armed, nuclear‑powered submarines in Australia.

We also have responsibility for delivering Australia’s Collins Class submarines Life of Type Extension (LOTE) program and play a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.

Established in 1985, ASC is Australia’s submarine company.

Our 1900-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, construction, project management, supply chain, and engineering expertise unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry.

We are the builder and sustainer of Australia’s Collins Class submarines, and the Australian Government’s choice to jointly build and sustain conventionally armed, nuclear‑powered submarines in Australia.

We also have responsibility for delivering Australia’s Collins Class submarines Life of Type Extension (LOTE) program and play a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.

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