Scheduler

Talent


Date: 10 hours ago
City: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Contract type: Contractor
Senior PMO Scheduler | Digital Systems Integration | Federal Government

  • Contract: 12 months + 6 months extension | Based on the discretion of the Department
  • Location: Canberra, ACT (Hybrid/ Flexible)
  • Security Clearance: Baseline Security Clearance (Preferred)

We are seeking an experienced Senior PMO Scheduler to support a major digital transformation program aimed at modernising Australia’s import processing systems. You will join a high-performing Program Delivery Office that leads the coordination of strategy into action across a complex, multi-stream federal program. This role is critical in ensuring the successful execution of timelines, cross-stream dependencies, and high-level schedule assurance activities across the lifecycle of a strategic, national-scale initiative.

Key Responsibilities Of The Position

  • Develop and maintain the master program schedule aligned with departmental and enterprise-level planning standards.
  • Drive critical path analysis, risk identification, and delivery confidence assessments in close collaboration with leadership and PMO.
  • Facilitate scheduling workshops, milestone reviews, and timeline alignment meetings across delivery teams and vendors.
  • Monitor and manage cross-program dependencies, risks, and issues and ensure integration with dashboard and reporting tools.
  • Provide schedule reports and executive-level summaries to governance bodies and key stakeholders.
  • Support program assurance activities such as audits, gateway reviews, and risk-based performance reviews.
  • Advise teams on schedule best practices, tools, and governance expectations across hybrid (Agile/Waterfall) delivery environments.
  • Act as the central liaison for all scheduling and timeline matters across the transformation program.

What Expertise We Are Looking For

  • Proven experience in schedule management within large-scale digital or government transformation programs.
  • Expertise in tools such as MS Project, or equivalent scheduling software, with a strong grasp of dependency mapping, milestone tracking, and schedule integrity.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex interdependencies, workstream alignments, and mitigate timeline risks effectively.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement experience, including presenting to senior executives, delivery partners, and program steering groups.
  • Understanding of both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, and the ability to operate in hybrid environments while applying sound project management principles.

Desirable Experience

  • Experience leading schedule planning workshops and coordination forums across business and technical streams.
  • A proactive, analytical mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and collaborative risk management.

Why Join Our Client?

You will be joining a transformative, nationally significant program backed by an experienced PMO and senior leadership team. This opportunity will allow you to play a key role in shaping Australia’s digital border operations, working in a culture that values collaboration, high performance, and delivery excellence. Flexible working arrangements and long-term contract extensions are available for high-performing professionals.

To showcase your interest for the position, click on ‘APPLY’ on our website or for any further information, please contact Sanat Anmadwar on [email protected]. We look forward to seeing how your expertise can help us achieve excellence!
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