Project Scheduler – Production & Maintenance Planning

At BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
• Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world’s most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY –

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Scheduler to join our CSI-IPT Test and Production Team based at Mawson Lakes, SA, reporting to the Production and Test Project Manager.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight.

You will be responsible for the effective development, ongoing update, and maintenance of the CSI-IPT Test and Production Team’s Integrated Supplementary Production and Maintenance Schedules, including management of the associated performance baseline. You will contribute to the creation, review, and maintenance of process and policy documentation supporting the Integrated Supplementary Schedule Environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain the CSI-IPT Test and Production Team’s Integrated Supplementary Schedule covering Production, Test, and Maintenance activities.
• Establish and maintain the Performance Measurement Baseline and ensure alignment with program objectives.
• Lead the analysis and reporting of critical path, key activities, milestones, and schedule health, ensuring compliance with approved scheduling standards and guidance.
• Prepare and present performance reports relating to schedule adherence, delivery performance, and resource utilisation.
• Support integration of schedules with project controls, tasking systems, and external stakeholder schedules to ensure alignment and deconfliction.
• Provide scheduling expertise, guidance, and SME support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement of planning processes while maintaining scheduling documentation, data integrity, and collaborative stakeholder relationships.

About YOU

• Demonstrated scheduling experience in a maintenance, production, or test environment, with advanced scheduling and baseline management skills and a strong understanding of project planning and controls. (essential).
• Exposure to Earned Value Management practices or techniques (desirable).
• Proven experience and sound working knowledge of project management software such as Open Plan Professional, Microsoft Project and Cobra (essential)
• Experience in using Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain.
• Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations.

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don’t tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don’t meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About US

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia’s largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

Awarded the Benchmarcx ‘Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026′. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

Clearances

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. Further information regarding security clearances.

International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information.