Azooa is preparing a response for
********-Joint-IASPO-RFQ – IASPO K04 Project Scheduler
and is seeking suitably qualified contractors for this Defence opportunity.
This role supports
JC4S / IASPO / JP ****
and requires a senior Level 3 Project Scheduler with strong
Open Plan Skilled
, major project scheduling, monthly reporting, schedule risk management, Work Breakdown Structure and Defence project environment experience.
Azooa's recommended maximum hourly rate, based on current market conditions, is
$******/hour including super
. Azooa recommends bidding
at or below $******/hour including super
where possible, as this will support stronger value-for-money positioning for winning.
Early submissions are encouraged, as applications may be reviewed as they are received.
Overview
The
Information Assurance Systems Program Office
is responsible for the acquisition, modernisation, sustainment and through-life management of Defence's
High Assurance Cryptographic Equipment
capability.
Through the
JP **** HACE remediation and modernisation program
, IASPO is delivering a phased upgrade and replacement of Defence cryptographic systems to address capability obsolescence and emerging operational requirements.
The role is a
Level 3 Project Scheduler
position supporting project schedule management within an integrated workforce.
Core Purpose
The core purpose of the role is to provide senior project schedule management support to JP ****.
The contractor will establish, maintain, monitor and control project schedules, support monthly reporting, manage Open Plan Professional schedules, identify schedule risks and ensure project activities progress in accordance with approved project procedures.




Scope / Responsibilities
The Project Scheduler will be expected to:
Perform project schedule support work within an integrated workforce
Interpret and comply with legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks
Coordinate and support monthly reporting across the project team
Support reporting in
PPRIP
and
SPMS
Engage, monitor and control compliant schedules for approved projects in contract
Support schedules capable of being reported through
MRS
Undertake planning activities for pre-approval projects
Develop schedules ready for baselining after project approval
Perform monthly management of
Open Plan Professional
schedules
Progress project activities, milestones and financial payment schedule elements
Inform the Project Director of identified schedule risks
Ensure activities progress in accordance with project standard operating procedures
Establish and maintain Project Work Breakdown Structures
Establish and maintain WBS data dictionaries
Establish and maintain project schedules using Open Plan Professional
Maintained project schedules in Open Plan Professional
Monthly reporting inputs for PPRIP and SPMS
Schedule data suitable for reporting through MRS
Project Work Breakdown Structures
Baselined schedules for approved projects
Pre-approval project schedules ready for baselining




Schedule risk identification and escalation inputs
Milestone tracking updates
Financial payment schedule tracking inputs
Schedule compliance and quality assurance inputs
Schedule status reporting for the Project Director
Schedule management support aligned to project SOPs
Mandatory / Essential Criteria
Candidates should be able to demonstrate:
Senior scheduling experience with
Open Plan Professional
Scheduling experience in major projects
Ability to work within an integrated project workforce
Ability to interpret and comply with legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks
Experience coordinating monthly project reporting
Experience supporting project reporting systems such as PPRIP, SPMS or similar
Experience managing compliant schedules for approved projects
Experience maintaining project activities, milestones and financial payment schedules
Ability to identify and communicate schedule risks
Experience establishing and maintaining Work Breakdown Structures
Experience developing and maintaining WBS data dictionaries
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Current
NV1 Australian Government security clearance
Ability to work onsite for a minimum of
3 days per week
Highly desirable experience may include:
Previous experience in a Defence project environment
JP **** experience
IASPO experience
JC4S experience
High Assurance Cryptographic Equipment capability experience
Cryptographic systems remediation or modernisation program experience
Defence acquisition or sustainment scheduling experience
Experience with schedule reporting through MRS
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📌 Project Scheduler (Canberra)
🏢 Azooa
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