Master Scheduler

Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia's future.

Downer Professional Services is comprised of two business units, our Technical, Advisory, and Capability consulting practice and Team Downer, a major service partner to Defence. Together, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for our clients in Defence and National Security.

We currently have an opportunity for a Master Scheduler in Canberra or Melbourne to work on Land projects
.

What You'll Do

This role offers a broad scope, with key role responsibilities including:

• Autonomous Planning & Scheduling Expertise
  : Ability to work independently with sound judgement to deliver detailed and outcome-focused schedules.
• Strategic Program Contribution
  : Provide technical, professional, and policy advice to support strategic planning and program/project management.
• Integrated Master Schedule Development
  : Drive the creation of individual schedules that align with and feed into the broader program-level schedule.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Responsiveness
  : Demonstrated capability to proactively identify and respond to stakeholder needs to meet program objectives.
• Strong Communication & Initiative
  : Excellent verbal and written communication skills, combined with initiative and problem-solving ability in a complex scheduling environment.

What You'll Bring

• Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) Expertise
  : Proven experience in developing, maintaining, and managing IMS for complex Defence programs.
• Proficiency in Scheduling Tools
  : Skilled in using Open Plan Professional (OPP) Version 8 or higher, with deep knowledge of Defence scheduling practices.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
  : Strong ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders and functional teams to ensure schedule integrity and alignment.
• Defence Framework Knowledge
  : Comprehensive understanding of the One Defence Capability System and experience within the CASG environment.
• Security Clearance & Government Scheduling Experience
  : Holds a current NV1 clearance and has experience delivering Acquisition and First/Second Pass Government schedules.

Due to the nature of the work, you are required to currently hold and maintain a minimum
Negative Vetting 1
or higher Security clearance as required by the Commonwealth. In some instances, compliance with
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
requirements may also be an inherent requirement.

More than anything, you'll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Why Downer Professional Services

At Downer Professional Services, we're not just a workplace - we're a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country's only sovereign prime, we're committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia's interests.

What is means to belong at Downer Professional Services

• Meaningful work:
  Help to deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future.
• Professional development:
  Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice.
• Great perks:
  Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more through .
• Veteran support
  : Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We're committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with this role, we'd still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we're here to help you put your best foot forward.