About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Leader to become the next Scheduling and Control Team Leader. In this critical role, you will oversee the scheduling function across multiple projects and programmes, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, reliable schedules that underpin successful outcomes. You will manage a team of schedulers, develop and refine scheduling practices, and act as a trusted advisor to senior management for decision-making support. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead transformational change, embedding best practices in project controls and scheduling within a dynamic environment committed to continual improvement.
Your responsibilities include leading the development and maintenance of integrated project schedules, establishing governance for baseline and change management, and driving schedule quality through industry-standard techniques like Earned Value Management and dependency management. You will collaborate with project managers, vendors, and external stakeholders, fostering positive relationships to ensure alignment and effective communication across the organisation.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead and develop the scheduling and controlling team, defining strategic direction and overseeing day-to-day activities
Establish and enforce scheduling standards, including baseline and change control processes
Support the development of integrated master schedules, ensuring cross-portfolio dependency tracking and risk management
Implement schedule performance metrics such as Schedule Performance Index and Earned Value Management tools
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimise scheduling and project controls practices




Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to maintain schedule data integrity and quality
Provide insights and reports on schedule health, progress, and risks to senior leadership
Mentor team members, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes skilled growth
What You Will Bring
Formal tertiary qualification in project management, engineering, or a related field
A minimum of 10 years of experience in project scheduling and control within complex, enterprise environments
Extensive knowledge of scheduling techniques including Earned Value Management, Dependency Management, and Rolling Wave Planning
Proven experience leading and developing high-performing scheduling teams
Strong expertise with scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
Deep understanding of project frameworks such as PMBoK, MSP, Agile PM
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence at senior levels
Analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and deliver actionable insights
Professional accreditation such as PMI-SP, AACE PSPS, or similar will be highly regarded
Additional Attributes
Demonstrated commitment to safety, compliance, and quality standards
A customer-centric approach with a focus on stakeholder satisfaction
Capacity to manage multiple priorities and foster a culture of continuous improvement
Other Requirements
Australian citizenship or permanent residency essential
Willingness to travel within Australia as required
Ability to work effectively within a disciplined governance environment
Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
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📌 Strategic Scheduling Lead (Brisbane)
🏢 Paxus - Technology + Digital Talent
📍 Brisbane