Scheduling Lead (Reinforcing Detailing)

About the role

Join a 2026 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work Gold Winner and 2026 Sustainability Champion recognised by the World Steel Association. Play a key role in shaping performance across our Australian Reinforcing Company (ARC) business.

ARC is looking for a Scheduling Lead to join our team in Hemmant, Brisbane.

In this hands-on role, you will apply your expertise in scheduling/detailing reinforcing steel as well as lead a team of schedulers across multiple locations. You will work closely with customers and internal teams to interpret drawings, coordinate production requirements and ensure accurate, on-time delivery. This is a role for someone with strong reinforcing scheduling experience who is ready to take their next step in leadership.

Core hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm.

What you will be doing:

• Schedule reinforcing steel to a high standard, maintaining your own output while leading the team.
• Lead and mentor a team of 6–8 schedulers, including fortnightly one-on-one conversations.
• Interpret structural drawings, generate accurate bar lists and raise discrepancies with customers.
• Build strong customer relationships and solve problems, including resolving issues on site.
• Coordinate with Sales, Production and Operations, allocate work across the team and maintain a strong focus on WHS.

You will be rewarded with: 

• Support from experienced leaders with deep reinforcing steel and scheduling knowledge.
• A flexible and supportive branch environment that understands the need to balance work and personal commitments.
• A full-time, permanent Monday to Friday leadership role in a large, national organisation with great progression pathways to develop into higher-level management roles.

Primary Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits designed to support you at work and beyond:

• Paid parental leave that goes further - 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks Partner Leave, plus superannuation contributions during unpaid leave (eligibility applies)
• Health cover at discounted rates - Access corporate rates with nib Health Insurance to support you and your family
• Everyday savings - Access a wide range of employee discounts across major brands including retail, travel and lifestyle

What you will bring:

• Reinforcing scheduling and detailing experience, with the ability to schedule to a high level on complex projects.
• People management experience, or a strong readiness to step into leadership.
• Ability to interpret structural drawings, with strong attention to detail and Excel skills.
• Confident communication and problem solving across customers, production, sales and operations, including on-site issue resolution.
• Experience using CAD, Bluebeam and Power BI will be highly regarded.
• Exposure to ARMA software is advantageous, along with a strong awareness of safety.

Why join us?

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.

• Work with a greater purpose - join us on our pursuit of a sustainable future and contribute to our nation’s legacy.
• Work well, live better – experience a safe, supportive and inclusive environment which values you as a whole person and where wellbeing matters.
• Build your own future – grow and drive your own development to grow your skills. Everyday is an opportunity to grow.

About us 

The Australian Reinforcing Company (ARC) is Australia’s local reinforcing partner. With more than 100 years behind us and the country’s largest branch network, we deliver reinforcing where it’s needed, backed by people who know their communities and projects.

A brand of InfraBuild, ARC connects local service with a national, integrated steel supply chain built on recycled steel and Australian manufacturing.

How to apply 

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Your diversity helps us create more sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia’s future.

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.