About the Opportunity

Based in Henderson the Scheduler will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and analysing detailed shipbuilding schedules for the contracted scope of work, ensuring activities are logically sequenced, resource- aligned where required, and integrated with program-level milestones and delivery commitments.

About Austal

Austal is Australia'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.

What's Involved

- Develop, maintain, and control detailed shipbuilding schedules for the contracted scope of work in accordance with approved planning standards




- Provide accurate performance measurement reporting to internal and external stakeholders, with both regular reporting and on demand
- Provide accurate labour resource forecasting across all active projects
- Develop "what if" projects to map the impact of potential future projects, or changes to current projects
- Support new P6 users in understanding the software and setting up layouts

You'll Need

- Experience in shipbuilding, defence or complex manufacturing
- Primavera P6 literate with 2+ years' experience
- Competent using Microsoft Office
- 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 workplace 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.

Learn more at https://www.austaljobs.com/australia

Desired Skills and Experience

P6

📌 Scheduler (Henderson)
🏢 Austal
📍 Henderson