Scheduler

About the role

This permanent Scheduler position is based in Henderson, Western Australia, and sits within a team that develops and maintains Integrated Project Master Schedules. The role supports scheduling, earned value, and project control reporting for External Maintenance Availabilities (EMA), Defect Rectification Periods (DRP), and Maintenance Window Opportunities (MWO).

The work contributes directly to Babcock’s contracts for the total asset management of Anzac Class frigates through to the end of their service life.

What you will do

• Create, maintain, and continuously improve the Integrated Project Master Schedule for the business.
• Track schedule performance, review variances, and support the management of timing impacts.
• Identify and assess quantitative schedule risk.
• Prepare scheduling, earned value, and project controls reports.
• Work collaboratively with the team and other stakeholders to support project delivery.

About you

You should bring strong problem-solving ability, solid analytical thinking, and the capacity to work effectively in a team. High standards of ethics and integrity are important, along with clear communication and interpersonal skills.

The role calls for prior experience in a comparable scheduler or planner role, along with intermediate to advanced capability in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel. A practical understanding of earned value analysis, critical path method, and related reporting is also required.

Eligibility and compliance

Applicants must either already hold, or be eligible to obtain, an Australian Defence Security Clearance at the appropriate level for the role. A valid Construction Induction Card (White Card) is also required.

What is offered

• A work-life integration approach with leave benefits including annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave, and more.
• Flexible working arrangements where operationally possible.
• A supportive environment focused on career development, capability building, self-paced learning, and access to study leave.
• Access to discounts across retail, health, entertainment, and travel, plus novated leasing and a corporate shares plan.
• Wellbeing support through an online program, employee assistance services, and two wellbeing days each year from personal leave.
• Participation in a recognition program that celebrates outstanding employee contributions.

About the company

Babcock International Group is an aerospace and defence business with more than a century of experience delivering specialised engineering services. Across Australia and New Zealand, the organisation employs over 1,600 people and works across defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services, and engineering consultancy.

Additional information

Reference number: SF 72787.

Successful candidates may be asked to complete pre-employment checks, which can include reference checks, police checks, security checks, qualification verification, and right-to-work checks.

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative employer and commits to responding to every applicant.

The role is defence-oriented, so the successful applicant must be eligible to obtain the required level of Defence Security Clearance in line with AGSVA guidelines.

Programs and business areas

• Aviation & Critical Services: emergency medical and search and rescue aviation services.
• Marine: design and support of systems for submarines and surface ships.
• Naval support: fleet-wide through-life support and asset management services.
• Land business: management of critical assets across multiple sectors.