Senior Project Scheduler

Saab Australia Pty Ltd; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave up to 6 weeks

Superannuation 14%

Income protection insurance

Hybrid work from home/office

9-day fortnight

Job summary

Saab Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Project Scheduler to lead the development and maintenance of integrated production and maintenance schedules within the CSI-IPT. You will analyze schedule health, critical paths and milestones, and provide data-driven reporting to support delivery performance and capacity planning.

The role requires 3–5 years of scheduling experience in complex projects, strong knowledge of PMBOK and Earned Value practices, and proficiency with Excel, Power BI, MS

Qualifications

• Three to five years' experience as a Project Scheduler for medium to high complexity projects.
• Experience with Earned Value Management and performance measurement.
• Knowledge of PMBOK processes and project planning standards.
• Ability to develop reports using Excel data models and Power BI.
• Experience with Open Plan Professional and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update and maintain integrated production and maintenance schedules.
• Lead analysis of schedule health, critical path, milestones and capacity planning.
• Prepare data and reports on delivery performance and schedule adherence.
• Provide scheduling support to Test and Production Team and stakeholders.
• Integrate schedules with project controls and task management systems.

Skills

Scheduling

Earned Value

Excel

Power BI

MS Project

Open Plan

Cost management

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Postgraduate PM qualification

Tools

Open Plan Professional

MS Project

COBRA

Job description

Senior Project Scheduler

Join Saab Australia (Saab) and help shape the future of defence, security and cyber technology. For more than 35 years, Saab Australia has been a leading provider of defence, civil and security solutions, with an enduring purpose to keep people and society safe. We combine global expertise with local knowledge to deliver innovative, world class solutions that support critical operations across Australia’s defence and security industries. From cyber security and communications to advanced defence systems and mixed reality technologies, our teams work on meaningful projects that make a real impact. If you're looking for challenging work, cutting edge technology, and the opportunity to contribute to something bigger, we'd love to hear from you.

What we offer: At Saab Australia, we recognise that meaningful work is just one part of a rewarding career. We support our people with benefits that enhance wellbeing, flexibility and financial security, including:

• Up to 6 weeks leave
• 14% employer superannuation contribution
• Free Income Protection Insurance
• Flexible work arrangements such as hybrid work from home / office and a 9-day fortnight will be considered for this role.

The opportunity

Saab Australia is an industry participant in the Combat Systems Integration - Integrated Project Team (CSI-IPT). The CSI-IPT forms a collaborative enterprise organisation to execute scopes of work across Hobart Class Destroyer (SEA4000 Phase 6 and other related Destroyer Capability Enhancement (DCE) upgrades) and the Hunter Class Frigates (HCFs - SEA5000 Phase 1).

Responsibilities

• The Senior Project Scheduler - Production Planning will be accountable for the effective development, update, and maintenance of the CSI-IPT Test and Production Team’s Integrated Supplementary Production and Maintenance Schedules and associated performance baseline.
• Develop and maintain the CSI-IPT Test and Production Team’s Integrated Supplementary Schedule for Production, Test, and Maintenance related activities.
• Develop and maintain Performance Measurement Baseline.
• Lead the analysis and reporting of Schedule Critical Path, Critical Activities, and Milestones.
• Manage Schedule Health using schedule guidance.
• Develop and maintain resource demand and utilisation data in support of capacity planning.
• Prepare and present data and reports for delivery performance, schedule adherence, resource capacity and resource utilisation.
• Improve Overall Schedule Health of Test and Production Team’s Integrated Supplementary Production and Maintenance Schedules.
• Provide scheduling support and advice to the Test and Production Team.
• Assist with the integration of the Test and Production Team’s Integrated Supplementary Production and Maintenance Schedules into Project Controls and Tasking Statement Reporting Systems.
• Assist with the integration of the Test and Production Team’s Integrated Supplementary Production and Maintenance Schedules with the Test and Production Team’s Task Management System.
• Assist with the interfacing and deconfliction of the Test and Production Team’s Integrated Supplementary Production and Maintenance Schedules with the Schedules of external parties.
• Work constructively with Project Stakeholders to improve overall schedule adherence.
• Contribute to the Continuous Improvement of Planning activities.
• Ensure there is vertical integration and mapping to the Master Schedule.

About you

• Three to five years’ experience as a Project Scheduler for projects of medium to high complexity is essential.
• Demonstrated knowledge and an effective understanding of project performance measurement using Earned Management practice.
• Knowledge and understanding of Project Management processes e.g. PMBOK.
• Experience in developing reports using MS Excel 2016 data model capability and Power BI.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in using project management software preferably Open Plan Professional and MS Project.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in using cost management software preferably COBRA.
• High level of computer skills particularly in the use of spreadsheet and database applications.
• Proven analytical skills relating to costs and scheduling performance and reporting.
• Good problem-solving skills in identifying system issues.
• Project management professional with demonstrated experience within a project orientated organisation is desirable.
• Detailed understanding of Project Management methodologies and principles of project planning, scheduling and project controls.
• Exposure to Earned Value Management practices or techniques is desirable.
• Experience working in a Defence acquisition environment is desirable.
• Experience working in a maintenance, production, or test environment is desirable.
• Tertiary qualification(s) in engineering, science or business discipline (desirable).
• Post graduate level Project Management qualification is desirable.

Eligibility

Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level. Information including past and present nationality and citizenship may be requested to check eligibility for access to materials controlled under various export control regimes, including ITAR.

Company Culture

Explore a world of possibilities. Tackle challenges, drive innovation, and grow your career in an environment where curiosity and diverse perspectives are valued. Together, we achieve extraordinary outcomes, and your contribution matters. Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose to help nations keep their people and society safe. Supported by 28,000 employees worldwide, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. The company develops, manufactures, and sustains advanced systems across aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors, and underwater systems. Headquartered in Sweden, Saab has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Learn more about Saab here. We’re committed to creating an environment where our people feel supported, empowered and inspired to do their best work. What makes that difference possible? You. We’re a global leader in air, land and naval defence, civil security and commercial aeronautics, with approximately 28,000 employees across all continents. Our transformative approach combines deep expertise with continuous innovation - investing one fifth of our earnings in research and development to solve tomorrow’s challenges today. But technology alone doesn’t create safety. Your perspective, your skills, your contribution – that’s what transforms possibility into reality. Here, diversity strengthens everything we do. You’ll find unlimited opportunities to advance your career whilst maintaining balance in your life beyond work. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where every person can fully focus on what matters.

Equal Opportunity

Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, and ex-service personnel, veterans and their families.

Saab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer - all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran or disability status.