AddressAt 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 + Super + Bonus + Free Medical Insurance
- ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment
- Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS.
- 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
Your Role: Senior Project Planner Scheduler
As a Senior Project Planner Scheduler, you'll manage the planning and scheduling of bids, projects, and programs with precision. Your expertise will ensure efficient monitoring and control of tasks, deliverables, risks, workload, and costs.
You will have expertise in program/project management structures and baselines such as WBS, OBS, RAM, WPDDs, PMBs, etc, and control, in particular the use of PERT to develop schedules and Critical Path to manage schedules as well as Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA).
This role will be based at our Underwater Systems Rydalmere site.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain crucial project management artefacts including WBS, OBS, RAM, and CADDs/WPPDs.
- Plan and schedule work scopes using advanced tools like Primavera, ensuring PMB integrity.
- Prepare insightful inputs for PMO monthly reporting and deliverables to customers.
- Implement EVM methods and drive PMB development and maintenance.
- Lead schedule risk analysis and conduct health checks using industry-standard tools.
- Foster collaborative relationships within the team and with stakeholders, supporting subordinates as needed.
Your Skills:
- Hold a TAFE or tertiary qualification in Business or Engineering.
- Bring a minimum of 9 years' experience in Project planning and Controls.
- Demonstrate expertise in EVM management and scheduling tools like Primavera.
- Proficient in schedule health checks and acceleration concepts.
- Skilled in PERT, CPM analysis, and Schedule Risk Analysis.
- Master financial and budgetary control of work-packages.
- Excel as a team player with excellent communication skills.
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY
After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We’ll then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process. Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police checks.
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/ #LI-SG1
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 join our community. 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.
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