Job Description
Program Scheduler | Defence
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About the Opportunity
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Join a high-performing Program Management Office driving a critical, multi-project ICT modernisation initiative to future-proof secure Federal Government capabilities
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Take ownership of a complex master schedule across up to 11 active projects, playing a pivotal role in optimising operational efficiency and delivering critical path visibility
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What's on Offer
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Contract/Engagement: Initial contract until 30 December **** + extension options
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Location & Flexibility: Canberra, ACT predominantly onsite.
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Role & Responsibilities
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Build, review, and maintain a detailed Program Integrated Master Schedule encompassing milestones, key activities, and cross-project interdependencies
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Develop and manage the Critical Path, event migration schedules, and integrated program-wide views to ensure delivery
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Proactively identify and communicate schedule risks, variances, and mitigations in close collaboration with the Program Manager
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Manage multi-level stakeholder expectations and engage proactively with project managers and technical teams to maintain schedule accuracy
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Produce clear, consumable program schedule reporting-including S-curves and executive board presentations-to facilitate decision-making
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Skills & Experience
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To be successful in this position, you will ideally bring:
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Technical Toolkit: Advanced proficiency in MS Project, ServiceNow, and Agile delivery methodologies
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Experience: Proven track record in creating and maintaining large-scale Program Integrated Master Schedules within complex ICT or Defence environments
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Core Capabilities: Strong collaborative problem-solving skills with demonstrated capability in producing executive-level schedule reporting and managing multi-level stakeholder relationships
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Eligibility & Clearance Requirements
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Security Clearance: Due to the nature of this setting, candidates must hold a current NV1 security clearance.
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