Job Description
We're inventing the future, right here, right now, at Thales. We design the critical security solutions of tomorrow by combining the curiosity to explore, the intelligence to question and the vision to create.
Taken together, our experience in the market and leading research and development capabilities allow us to solve complicated problems.
Benefits
* Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS as cheap as $14.95 P/W
* Medical Insurance for Family
* Bonus
* Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)
* Modernised Paid Parental Leave
* Veterans Leave
* Novated Lease options
* Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work
* Personal & professional training development opportunities
* Sonder – Wellbeing & Support Partner
* 3% Super Match
About Us
The Thales Australia AWS business offers ship repair, maintenance and asset management / in-service support capabilities for commercial and naval ships in Australia. The business also offers the provision of docking, reticulated services and facility maintenance within Garden Island.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Planner & Scheduler to join our team, focusing on schedule planning, monitoring, and control for assigned projects. This role emphasises Earned Value Management (EVM) to track performance against the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB). You will work closely with various stakeholders to ensure effective scheduling, alignment, and accurate reporting.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain project schedules using tools like Primavera and Microsoft Project.
* Collaborate to create an accurate Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB).
* Perform variance analysis and report on schedule progress against the PMB.
* Support Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting and deliverables.
* Conduct schedule risk assessments and ensure schedule health using tools such as DCMA 14-point checks and Acumen Fuse.
* Facilitate Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR) and other project review processes.
* Provide coaching to junior team members.
* Ensure adherence to project management processes and assist in finance-related analysis when required.
Qualifications and Experience
* TAFE, tertiary, or equivalent qualifications in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
* Minimum 6 years of experience in a project scheduling or EVM environment.
* Proficient in Primavera, Microsoft Project, or equivalent scheduling tools.
* Strong knowledge of scheduling methodologies like PERT and Critical Path Method (CPM).
* Experience with financial and budgetary controls for projects.
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Desirable
* Experience in maritime or engineering project lifecycles.
* Familiarity with risk analysis tools like Primavera Risk Analysis or Acumen Risk.
Good to Know
A Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. To learn more about clearances please visit – http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/
We are committed to promoting and maintaining a workplace culture of shared respect that enables all of us to feel valued, do our best, and remain truly passionate about the place that we work.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more on how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives here: https://work180.com/en-AU/for-women/employer/thales.
Wellbeing matters at Thales, and where possible we encourage flexible working.