Project Scheduler

About the role

Join Babcock and play a pivotal role in keeping Aotearoa’s naval fleet ready, safe and operational. As a Project Scheduler, you’ll sit at the heart of complex marine engineering projects, shaping realistic plans, coordinating key milestones, and enabling our teams to deliver on time and with precision. Working alongside project, production and engineering specialists, you’ll help drive efficient refit activity across some of the country’s most critical defence assets.

This is a role where your structure, curiosity and problem‑solving mindset will shine. You’ll have the opportunity to influence outcomes, champion continuous improvement, and support an organisation driven by purpose. At Babcock, you’ll find a collaborative environment grounded in our principles — be kind, courageous, curious and outcome‑focused. If you thrive in technical environments and enjoy bringing order and clarity to complex programmes of work, this is the place to make a genuine impact.

About you

You bring a strong understanding of engineering environments and a natural ability to translate complexity into clear, actionable plans. You communicate confidently with varied stakeholders, stay calm under pressure, and consistently keep projects moving in the right direction. You’re proactive, detail‑driven and comfortable challenging the status quo to improve scheduling accuracy and project outcomes. You enjoy working as part of a collaborative team and take ownership of delivering high‑quality planning and project control outputs.

Key Required Skills

•    Strong project scheduling and planning capability.
•    Ability to manage resource demand and capacity.
•    Effective communicator across technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
•    Proven ability to influence and engage within teams.
•    Competence in producing project reports and controls.
•    Risk management awareness during planning and execution.
•    High computer literacy with MS Office tools.
•    Continuous improvement mindset.

Key Required Qualifications

•    Relevant engineering trade or apprentice‑level qualification or recognised project management qualification.
•    Experience working in teams delivering engineering outputs.
•    Experience in engineering project environments (preferably marine or heavy industry).
•    Experience producing engineering network schedules (desirable but advantageous).

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you 

•    Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more; 
•    We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave; 
•    You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan; 
•    Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days; 
•    You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver 

Who we are 

Babcock Australasia combines the best talent and in-country expertise while leveraging the rich 130+ year global heritage of Babcock International Group, a FTSE 100 international defence company. 
 

Our team of 1,800+ experienced staff ensure critical services and assets are readily available, affordable, and future proof. From maritime sustainment and secure communications, to lifesaving helicopter missions and managing critical fleets, we ensure our customers are equipped to fulfil their mission. 

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the Apply Now’ button below. 

To learn more about us visit www.babcock.com.au

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, the successful candidate must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and capable of obtaining a New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Security Clearance.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, MOJ, security check, qualifications and right to work.

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Job Req #71822

Closing date for internal applicants is on 13th March 2026.