Senior Planner

At 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.

As a Senior Planner, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our Protected Vehicles (PRV) teams in Melbourne our Office in the World Trade Centre by leading the planning and scheduling of critical bids, projects, and programs against the Performance Measurement Baseline.

Your expertise will drive the effective monitoring and control of tasks, deliverables, schedule risks, workload, and costs, ensuring projects stay on track and deliver exceptional results.

Our Protected Vehicles team works closely with clients to design, manufacture, maintain and upgrade protected vehicles that keep people safe, all around the world. Our state-of-the-art workshops are set up to help us deliver Hawkei and Bushmaster military vehicles to strict defence standards – and set our people on rewarding career paths.

Working from our Melbourne Office in the World Trade Centre on Wurundjeri land, your role purpose will be –

• Lead planning and scheduling for complex bids and projects using expert Primavera skills against the Performance Measurement Baseline 

• Oversee tasks, deliverables, risks, workload, and costs to ensure precise project execution 

• Optimise resource allocation by consolidating workloads across project areas leveraging deep PM knowledge 

• Conduct advanced Schedule Risk Analysis to identify and mitigate potential risks 

• Manage claims, extensions, and delay analysis to uphold contract and project integrity 

• Reconcile estimates with budgets and actuals to ensure financial accuracy 

• Drive Earned Value Management tracking and variance analysis, collaborating with Cost/Schedule Analysts for system integrity

• Mentor and support junior employees

On day one in this role, we'll expect you to bring the following skills, experience and behaviours: 

• Proven expertise in project planning, controls, and management across the full project lifecycle 

• Mastery of Earned Value Management per AS4817:2006

• Must have advanced skills in Primavera, Microsoft Project, and Open Plan

• Expert in schedule health checks (DCMA 14-point, Acumen Fuse) and acceleration tools (Acumen 360) 

• Strong knowledge of PERT, CPM, and Schedule Risk Analysis using Primavera Risk Analyser and Acumen Risk 

• Skilled in financial control of budgets, control accounts, and work-packages 

• Excellent communicator, driving stakeholder engagement and team motivation for sustained project success

• Degree qualified in a relevant field or equivalent experience 

As part of our Commitment, we offer:

·       Competitive remuneration + Super + Bonus + Medical Insurance

·       Relocation Assistance when applicable

·       ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment

·       Support to Defence reservists

·       Veterans leave

·       Fitness Passport Discount – access to a network of gyms across AUS

·       Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (travel, car hire, technical, medical insurance)

·       Modernised Paid Parental Leave

·       Novated lease options

·       Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work

·       Personal and professional training opportunities

·       Sonder – wellbeing and support partner

·       Access to a network of the best people (a Nobel Prize winner on our staff list!)

·       And much more!

Good to Know

The U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

A Defence security clearance is required for this role; applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance.

Additional information with regards to clearances is available from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/. In some cases, individuals who hold a current clearance from a foreign government may be eligible to have this clearance recognised by the Australian Government and be eligible for this role.The Australian Defence Trade Controls Act (DTCA) is applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and (role dependent) medical checks.

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