We are looking for an experienced Capital Planning Master Scheduler to join our client on a 6-month contract, playing a key role in shaping and coordinating a long-term capital works pipeline.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic and highly organised capital planning professional to make a tangible impact across a complex portfolio of infrastructure, renewal, upgrade and growth projects. You will work collaboratively across the organisation to develop an integrated 10-Year Capital Works Program, helping ensure investment decisions are evidence-based, strategically aligned and deliverable.

The Opportunity
As Capital Planning Master Scheduler, you will be responsible for the development, coordination, maintenance and continuous improvement of the organisation's 10-Year Capital Works Program.

You will bring together asset management, service planning, project delivery, funding and financial considerations to establish a clear and prioritised capital investment pipeline. Your work will directly support informed decision-making, resource planning, funding advocacy and the successful delivery of infrastructure outcomes for the community.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Leading the annual development and ongoing review of the 10-Year Capital Works Program.
- Maintaining a prioritised pipeline of renewal, upgrade, compliance and growth projects.
- Coordinating project submissions and assessing alignment with strategic objectives.
- Facilitating program review workshops with internal stakeholders.
- Developing program scenarios to support funding, staging and investment decisions.
- Establishing and maintaining an integrated master schedule covering planning, design, approvals, procurement and delivery.




- Identifying critical paths, project dependencies, resource constraints and delivery risks.
- Translating Asset Management Plans into long-term capital investment programs.
- Preparing reports, dashboards and briefing papers for management, executive leadership and Council.
- Developing capital planning databases, schedules, forecasting tools and performance reporting.
- Providing expert advice on capital planning methodologies and prioritisation frameworks.

About Our Client

Our client is a large, community-focused local government organisation responsible for delivering a broad range of services and infrastructure to its community. Its shared community vision is centred on creating a vibrant, sustainable and prosperous future, with its current Council Plan focused on Place, People, Prosperity and Performance.

The organisation's culture is underpinned by five core values: Integrity, Courage, Openness, Respect and Excellence. These values shape how decisions are made, how people work together and how outcomes are delivered for the community.

This is an opportunity to work within a purpose-driven environment where your expertise will contribute to long-term infrastructure planning, sustainable investment and meaningful community outcomes.

Why Join?

- 6-month contract opportunity with a significant capital planning portfolio.
- Chance to influence long-term infrastructure investment and delivery.
- Work closely with senior stakeholders across multiple service areas.
- Make a direct contribution to community infrastructure outcomes.
- Join an organisation committed to integrity, collaboration, innovation and excellence.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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📌 Capital Planning Master Scheduler (Melbourne)
🏢 Public Sector People
📍 Melbourne