Workforce Deployment Scheduler

• High reliability Maintenance organisation
• Melbourne, Canberra or Brisbane location
• Flexible working arrangements
• Temp role 12 months

The Organisation

Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11% of the world’s airspace and provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports.

Our people are our greatest asset with a dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country - from bustling cities to regional and remote locations, including an island. This team keep are helping to secure the future of Australia’s skies and keep it amongst the safest in the world.

We connect people with their world safely – linking family and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs, and facilitating trade and tourism.

Airservices is committed to fostering a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful. We encourage motivated individuals who love what they do, value a service first mindset and embrace a challenge to explore a career with Airservices. In return you will be a valued team member, be offered flexibility and experience a meaningful career in an exciting, ever-evolving aviation industry.

The Role

The Workforce Deployment Scheduler role is primarily to ensure efficient allocation of technical workforce in the context of a high reliability maintenance organisation.

The work contributes to the planning and scheduling of maintenance services facilities in accordance with approved standards to ensure the ongoing reliability of front-line airways systems.

The Workforce Deployment Scheduler is responsible for building and maintaining the packages of work to teams and integrate the work management requirements contributing to the safety, efficiency, effectiveness of the airways system, with regard to safe guidance of aircraft and safety to the travelling public.

Please see the link below to view the full Position Description:

PD - Workforce Deployment Scheduler.pdf

The Person

The successful applicant will have sound understanding and experience in maintaining work schedules in a CMMS system (preferably SAP). You will also ensure accuracy of the maintenance schedules through development of integrated Project & maintenance work schedules for the maintenance areas stakeholders, non-urgent CM and Projects and ad hoc workload.

You will successfully build and maintain productive working relationships with stakeholders and proactively seek feedback to ensure continuous improvement to processes and systems.

The successful candidate will lead staff, work cross collaboratively within the team to facilitate the ASA PM schedules and be able to prioritize, co-ordinate, adjust and manage all short notice escalations between broader team and stakeholders.

The successful applicant will consistently promote and model Airservices values and conduct all activities in a professional and appropriate manner. You will also be able to demonstrate an excellent work ethic and display genuine commitment to continuous improvement through best practice asset management.

Skills and Experience

• Significant experience working as a Maintenance Scheduler in the context of a high reliability organisation.
• Knowledge and expertise of scheduling practices, standards, systems and processes relevant to maintenance execution.
• In-depth, hands-on understanding and experience in the use of SAP Plant Maintenance and GWOS (or similar planning product) for scheduling and planning purposes.
• Developed organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, work under pressure and under limited supervision.
• Demonstrated high level of liaison, interpersonal and effective oral and written communication skills, exercising confidentiality, combined with well-developed research and analytical skills.
• A knowledge and commitment to the principles and practices of Equity and Diversity, the WH&S Act and its Regulations, and a demonstrated willingness and ability to implement these in the workplace.
• Demonstrated high of computer literacy with advanced proficiency in Excel modelling and proven ability to quickly learn new computer applications.
• A Diploma of Engineering/Business or other relevant qualification for this role (i.e. Advanced Trades Qualification) or prior learning in a Planning/Scheduling role in the context of a high reliability maintenance organisation.

Airservices Australia is a diverse and inclusive employer that recognises the benefits of having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. We encourage applications from diverse groups including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

Security Clearance

To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian Citizen or a Permanent resident as an Airservices Background check is required for this role. Please refer to the security check requirements successful applicants will be required to undertake as part of the recruitment process.

Should you require any further information please contact Thomas Smith at Thomas.Smith@AirservicesAustralia.com

How to Apply

To apply for this position please lodge an application online before Applications close 11.55pm (AEST) Thursday 07 March 2024.

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