Master Project Scheduler

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Canberra Consulting Full time $72,000 - $96,000 per year

Master Scheduler – Sydney basedContract: 6 months + 6 month extension options

Rate: $140 – $150 per hour (incl. Super)

Location: Sydney, NSW

Clearance requirement: NV1

About the Role We are seeking a highly experienced Master Scheduler to join a major program within the Federal Government. This is a critical scheduling role in a complex, fast-paced environment, requiring a senior professional with proven expertise in developing, managing, and optimising integrated project schedules.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring project milestones are accurately tracked, risks are visible, and decision-makers have clear insights to drive delivery outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, manage, and maintain complex Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for multple programs.
  • Build detailed, resource-loaded schedules that support program planning, execution, and reporting.
  • Ensure schedules align with program objectives, governance frameworks, and contract deliverables.
  • Conduct schedule risk analysis, identify critical path activities, and provide recovery/mitigation recommendations.
  • Support program reporting requirements, providing schedule insights to project and executive leadership.
  • Engage closely with Program Managers, Project Managers, engineers, and Defence stakeholders to ensure schedule accuracy and alignment.

Skills & Experience

  • 10+ years' experience in Project Scheduling, with a strong preference for Defence or large-scale Government projects.
  • Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Project (MSP) at an advanced level.
  • Strong understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM), schedule risk analysis, and dependency management.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex schedule information to both technical and executive audiences.
  • Experience working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments with competing priorities.
  • Current or recent Defence experience highly desirable.
  • Active NV1 or above security clearance strongly preferred.

How to Apply

Submit your CV outlining your relevant Defence scheduling experience and availability to  - Shortlisted candidates will be contacted promptly.

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