Scheduler

A new opportunity for a Scheduler to join Ventia in Townsville working on a Defence Contract. This is full time permanent position based at Ross Island Barracks. You are required to be an Australian Citizen with the ability to obtain a Defence Security clearance (Negative Vetting Level 1).

What’s on Offer 

• Good salary with job security
• Monday to Friday (early finish on Fridays 12pm)
• Interesting work with a collaborative and supportive team
• Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives - including the EAP, Ventia's Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program
• Employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, Novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts with retailers Australia wide including Woolworths, Coles, Booking.com and Expedia

About the Role
In this role you will support the Site Manager to ensure effective, efficient and best practice scheduling, resourcing, progress monitoring and performance assessment and reporting. You will regularly coordinate with the client regarding progress and performance. As the scheduler you will be working with a technical team on site and will schedule work orders for maintenance work on fleet landing craft including resource management (trades) and coordinating repair parts and equipment. Your responsibilities also include initiating actions to prevent occurrences of non-conformance and implement solutions for corrective actions and attending various production and scheduling meetings. You will also have a focus on continuous improvements and innovations, analysing and recommending improvements to current Ventia and Defence maintenance practices and drive excellence in risk and SHEQ performance.

Required Skills and Experience
You must possess sound understanding and experience in scheduling activities in a complexed maintenance environment including work order management to achieve technical outputs.

• Previous team leadership experience
• Strong communicator (written and verbal)
• Sound computer skills (MILIS/SAP/Microsoft suite)
• Confident to challenge decisions
• Be well organised and proficient in time management, problem solving and decision-making 

About Ventia
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.

Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

How to Apply
Please click on the link below to submit your covering letter and resume.

Position Reference Number: 162133