Associate - Scheduler

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.Our Benefits"Competitive remuneration + 3% Super matchThalesFlex – Hybrid work environmentFitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS as cheap as $15.50 P/WEmployee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)Modernised Paid Parental LeaveVeterans LeaveNovated Lease optionsFamily support through our partnership with Parents at WorkPersonal & professional training development opportunitiesSonder – Wellbeing & Support Partner"Our TeamOur Above Water Systems team designs and engineers commercial and naval ships – as well as providing in-service support capabilities. We’re proud to bolster Australia’s sovereign capability through operational support to our Navy. With ongoing training programs and a team of over 500, our people have room to grow and move as they make a meaningful contribution to Australia’s Defence.Our Opportunity:Opportunity for a Project Planner & Scheduler to join our Above Water Systems (AWS) Project Management Office (PMO) team, which provides all planning and scheduling activities for projects managed within the AWS business situated in Garden Island, NSW. In this role you will be responsible for schedule development, scheduling, planning, monitoring and control activities across a range of projects and platforms, ensuring the project scope is well tracked, both in terms of time and cost.Responsibilities include:Liaising with project managers, supervisors, subcontractors, as well as planning and bids and estimating team to create and maintain valid and accurate bid and project schedules in Primavera.Advise the Project manager of scheduling / production issues that might impact on key schedule dates.Highlighting areas of schedule and cost concern and identify potential actions for improving performance.Carrying out analysis of project schedule and cost performance.Ensuring data transfer, data coordination between various program management software systems to ensure capture of accurate performance data.Preparing regular reports and charts on project schedule progress and project performance.About You:Formal qualification in area of Engineering, Project Management or Project Planning/Control, suitable trade or engineering training & experience, or extensive industry experience in related fieldUnderstanding of naval/maritime projects, processes and procedures will be advantageousExperience in a ship building/repair or similar heavy engineering industry, and/or civil engineering field will be favourableDemonstrated skills in project schedule developmentExperience using Primavera or similar specialist project planning applicationStrong communication skills and collaborative working styleWe Encourage You To ApplyAfter you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application.As 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/It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right – no matter your background or personal circumstances – please introduce yourself or . We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.