Aps 5 - Project Scheduler

• $83,706 - $89,659 + up to 15.4% superannuation
• Orchard Hills - NSW

The Role
As a Maintenance Scheduler, working in Explosive Materiel Branch (EMB) in the Department of Defence, you will be working on some of the most exciting and complex guided weapons and explosive ordnance products used by the Australian Defence Force.As an APS5 Maintenance Scheduler in Explosive Materiel Branch, you will be given the unique opportunity to work within a diverse team to deliver Australian Defence Force systems that are at the leading edge of Defence Capability.You will spend your days;

• Assisting in developing and co-ordinating forward plans and projections for the Navy/RAAF/ARMY Missile Maintenance process lines,
• Planning and delivering critical maintenance, engineering activities;
• Providing advice to stakeholders;
• Mentoring junior members; and
• Enabling good inventory decisions with quality and timely maintenance advice.

Your responsibilities will require you to apply your scheduling skills and experience across a diverse range of maintenance activities which may include explosive ordnance knowledge, configuration management, scheduling software in support of the acquisition and sustainment of Defence capability.There may be some domestic business travel associated with this position.This position will be required to access US export controlled materiel and therefore applicants will be requested to disclose any dual citizenship with another country during the recruitment process. Dual citizens may be subject to further assessment and appointment to this position will be conditional upon approval to access US controlled export material in accordance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).About our Team
EMB Explosive Ordnance Maintenance Directorate - East is an integral part of Explosive Materiel Branch which is part of the new Guided Weapons Guided Weapons & Explosive Ordnance Delivery Division. Our team is made up of various disciplines (including engineering, project management, commercial, logistics, and corporate enabling services). We are located in Canberra, Penrith, Amberley, Melbourne and Stirling, and our focus is to acquire and sustain guided weapons and munitions for the Australian Defence Force.Explosive Materiel Branch is dedicated to providing our staff with a diverse, manageable, favourable work-life balance, and we support flexible working arrangements. We will also invest in your training and development to ensure your time with us is deeply rewarding, both personally and professionally. We are committed to achieving a workplace culture that is inclusive and diverse; one which directly reflects the needs and scope of Defence’s varied operational requirements.EMB comprises approximately 560 dedicated employees performing requirements setting; contracting; procurement; international logistics; domestic manufacturing; item management and maintenance, and co-ordination of disposal activities.EMB partners with domestic and international industry to deliver materiel capability to Defence, managing a multi-billion dollar portfolio of complex, high-profile acquisitions and sustainment activities to support the ADF.Our people are capable, innovative, committed and diverse. We support an inclusive culture that emphasises respect and collaboration.In EMB, you will enjoy experiences and opportunities that, as an APS employee, you simply would not get with any other organisation.Other benefits include:

• 15.4% superannuation;
• Access to personalised professional development pathways, including opportunities for Defence-funded post-graduate study;
• Additional leave days between Christmas and New Year;
• Focus on work/life balance; and
• Salary sacrifice opportunities.

Our Ideal Candidate
EMB Explosive Ordnance Maintenance Directorate - East is seeking experienced schedulers to join our growing team who:

• Can demonstrate superior analytical skills, with motivation to be innovative, and to challenge traditional ways of conducting business.
• Have an ability to lead and mentor integrated teams to achieve results in a collaborative and inclusive manner.
• Have exemplar communication skills, with an ability to confidently influence and engage with stakeholders with diverse backgrounds and seniority.
• Are passionate about ongoing self-improvement, and professional development for your staff.
• Have an ability to support complex maintenance/inventory activities, whilst maintaining integrity, and fostering a positive team culture.

If you are someone who:

• Enjoys supporting challenging and highly complex scheduling activities,
• Is creative, pragmatic and solutions focussed, and
• Is not afraid to challenge the traditional ways of doing business.

Then this is the role for you!