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 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
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.
Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia
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