Scheduler

Austal; Fremantle; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal, based in Fremantle, is seeking a Scheduler to plan and coordinate delivery of major Defence shipbuilding programs. You will develop, maintain and analyse detailed production schedules aligning engineering release, material availability, workforce sequencing and key milestones.

In a complex Defence environment, you will ensure activities are structured, progressed and integrated with program schedules, providing visibility to production, planning and project teams for informed decisions

Qualifications

• Bachelor level not required if equivalent experience is demonstrated.
• Experience with complex shipbuilding or heavy manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of schedule logic and progress measurement.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain detailed production or project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain detailed shipbuilding schedules aligned to program milestones.
• Keep schedule baselines accurate and ensure logic reflects build strategy.
• Gather and validate progress updates from Production, Engineering and Workface Planning.
• Analyse critical path, float and trends to spot schedule risks early.
• Flag impacts ahead of time and help shape recovery and mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with lead schedulers to align subcontractor and cross-functional schedules.
• Develop and manage Primavera P6 schedules using approved coding and progress methods.

Skills

Schedule analysis

Critical path

Baseline control

Earned Value Management

Education

Diploma or higher in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Based in Fremantle, the Scheduler will play a key role in planning and coordinating the delivery of major Defence shipbuilding programs. In this role, you will develop, maintain and analyse detailed production schedules that align engineering release, material availability, workforce sequencing and key program milestones.

Working within a complex Defence shipbuilding environment, you will ensure activities are logically structured, accurately progressed and fully integrated with program-level schedules. Your insights will provide production, planning and project teams with clear visibility of progress, risks and priorities, enabling informed decision-making and proactive schedule management.

About Austal

Austal isAustralia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam. With operations spanning multiple sites, Austal offers diverse career opportunities in trades, maintenance, engineering support, project services, corporate functions and operational delivery.

Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We’re driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.

This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain detailed shipbuilding schedules aligned to program milestones.
• Keep schedule baselines accurate, applying changes and ensuring logic reflects the build strategy.
• Gather and validate progress updates from Production, Engineering and Workface Planning.
• Analyse critical path, float and trends to spot emerging schedule risks early.
• Flag impacts ahead of time and help shape recovery and mitigation plans.
• Work with lead schedulers to align subcontractor and crossâfunctional schedules.
• Develop and manage Primavera P6 schedules using approved coding and progress methods.

You’ll Need:

• Diploma or higher in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management or similar, or equivalent experience in shipbuilding, defence or heavy manufacturing.
• Formal training and practical capability with Primavera P6.
• Strong understanding of schedule logic, critical path, progress measurement and baseline control.
• Handsâon experience developing and maintaining detailed schedules in complex production or project environments.
• Ability to work closely with production, engineering and supply chain teams to validate progress and resolve planning issues.
• Solid knowledge of project management principles, including Earned Value Management.
• Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.