About the Opportunity We are looking for a Facilities Scheduler to play a key role in planning and coordinating infrastructure and facilities works that support major Defence shipbuilding programs. This role sits at the centre of operations ensuring maintenance, upgrades, and construction activities across the shipyard are effectively scheduled, sequenced, and delivered with minimal disruption to production. 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. 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. Learn more at austal.com/ssa This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now. What's Involved Develop and maintain detailed schedules for facilities maintenance, upgrades, and infrastructure projects Coordinate works across multiple stakeholders including production, engineering, contractors, and site services Align facilities activities with shipbuilding schedules to minimise impact on operations Monitor progress, track milestones, and provide regular schedule updates and reporting Identify scheduling risks, conflicts, and constraints, and implement practical solutions Support planning for shutdowns, outages, and critical works Ensure schedules reflect resource availability, access constraints, and safety requirements You'll Need Experience in scheduling/planning within construction, infrastructure, shipbuilding, or heavy industry Proficiency in scheduling tools (e.g. Primavera P6, MS Project or similar) Strong understanding of project sequencing, dependencies, and critical path Ability to manage multiple work fronts and competing priorities Effective communication and stakeholder coordination skills High attention to detail and problem-solving capability Experience in Defence or complex, multi-disciplinary environments Knowledge of facilities management or site infrastructure Trade or engineering background Familiarity with shutdown planning and execution Why Join Us? Competitive salary and benefits Ongoing training and career development opportunities A supportive, team-focused environment Opportunities to grow within a leading Defence and shipbuilding 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. Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below.