An exciting opportunity for an experienced Scheduler to support the delivery of complex engineering and manufacturing projects. The role involves developing and maintaining detailed schedules, monitoring project progress, forecasting resources and providing accurate reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong Primavera P6 experience, excellent organisational skills and a background in defence, manufacturing or major project environments.

Scheduler – Defence & Manufacturing

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Scheduler to join a well-established organisation delivering complex engineering and manufacturing projects within the defence sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to play a key role in project delivery, working closely with engineering, production and project management teams to ensure schedules are accurately developed, maintained and aligned with operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and manage detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.

• Monitor project progress, milestones and delivery commitments.

• Provide accurate scheduling and performance reports to internal and external stakeholders.

• Forecast labour and resource requirements across multiple projects.

• Analyse scheduling risks, delays and potential impacts on project delivery.

• Conduct scenario planning to assess the impact of project changes and future workloads.

• Collaborate with project managers, engineering and production teams to ensure effective planning and scheduling.

• Support other team members with Primavera P6 functionality and reporting.

About You

To be successful in this position, you will ideally possess:

• Minimum 2 years' experience using Primavera P6.

• Background in shipbuilding, defence or complex manufacturing environments.

• Strong understanding of project scheduling, planning and resource forecasting.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively across multiple teams.

• Relevant trade or technical qualifications will be highly regarded.

• Formal Primavera P6 training will be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to contribute to complex, high-profile defence and manufacturing projects.

• Work within an established and technically experienced project delivery team.

• Exposure to large-scale production planning and project controls.

• Opportunity for ongoing professional development and career progression.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Scheduler with strong Primavera P6 capabilities and a background in complex engineering or manufacturing environments, we encourage you to apply.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Harry Presdee at Robert Walters.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Harry Presdee on 08 9266 0962 for a confidential discussion.