Scheduler

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!