Scheduler and Planner

CAE; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defence company is seeking a Project Planner & Scheduler to develop and maintain project schedules. This role involves coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget. The ideal candidate has proven experience in project scheduling, proficiency in scheduling software, and preferably defence industry experience. The company operates a hybrid working approach based in Homebush, NSW, and offers a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to impact Australian defence

Exciting career paths

Generous ADF Reserve Service Policy

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project scheduling and planning.
• Strong proficiency in scheduling software.
• Experience with integrating project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules.
• Manage multiple timelines and project priorities.
• Coordinate and plan resource requirements.

Skills

Project scheduling

Scheduling software proficiency

Defence industry experience

Integrating project management tools

Tools

Microsoft Project

Open Plan Professional

JIRA

Monday.com

Job description

About This Role

The Project Planner & Scheduler is a key role in the project management office, responsible for building, managing and maintaining project schedules and plans, including managing performance against the project plan and creating essential reporting for management briefings.

This role will coordinate with Project Control Officers, Project Managers, Project Engineers, Program Managers and other key internal and external stakeholders, such as customers, subcontractors, etc.

The role we are offering you

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, detailing scope, accurate logic, key milestones, critical paths within all deadlines for all phases of projects you work on
• Manage multiple timeline and project priorities
• Coordinate and plan resource requirements, including long lead time items to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget
• Work closely with Project/Program Managers to ensure that all team members are aligned with the program and that tasks are planned, assigned and completed on time.

Our ideal candidate has:

• Proven experience in project scheduling and planning
• Strong proficiency in scheduling software, such as Microsoft Project, Open Plan Professional, etc
• Defence industry experience is desirable
• Experience with integrating project management tools such as JIRA, Monday, or similar

Location:

• Homebush, NSW
• We operate a hybrid working approach.

What CAE offers you:

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on Australian defence and security
• Exciting career paths in a truly global business
• Access to a generous ADF Reserve Service Policy

Security requirements

You must be eligible for SECRET (NV1) level Defence security clearance, and preferably already hold a current SECRET (NV1) clearance.

How to apply

If this role fits what you are looking for and you believe you have the necessary skills and experience, please apply with your resume.

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws.

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process.