About the Opportunity
Austal Defence Australia is seeking a dynamic Lead Planner to provide strategic leadership across planning and scheduling functions for complex shipbuilding programs. Reporting to the SSA Planning & Scheduling Manager within the Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO), this role is critical to ensuring programmatic compliance and delivery excellence.
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.
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.
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This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.
What's Involved
* Governance of Work Orders and Schedule Integration
* Scope Integration and Alignment
* Performance Monitoring and Reporting
* Risk and Change Management
* Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement
* Subcontractor Coordination
You'll Need
* 3-5+ years experience in project planning or scheduling within shipbuilding, defence, or complex manufacturing environments
* High attention to detail and accuracy
* Stakeholder engagement skills
* Experience working with ERP systems and planning frameworks
* Understanding of earned Value Management principles and reporting
* Proficient in Primavera P6 and Excel
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.
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