Program Scheduler - Cairns

Your new company
Our client is a highly regarded organisation delivering a diverse portfolio of building, maintenance, and infrastructure projects across the region. Due to continued project growth, an opportunity has become available for an experienced AO6 Program Scheduler to support the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of multiple programs and projects.This contract position offers an attractive $79.17 per hour, commencing 16 October 2026 through to 30 April 2027, with the possibility of extension.
Your new role
As the AO6 Program Scheduler, you will play a critical role in supporting project delivery teams through the development, maintenance, and coordination of project schedules, workforce planning, and resource allocation activities.Your responsibilities will include:

- Maintaining and updating high-level project and program schedules
- Monitoring project milestones, deliverables, critical dates, and project timelines
- Identifying schedule delays, variances, risks, and potential impacts to delivery
- Facilitating Planning and Scheduling Meetings with project delivery teams
- Reviewing program updates and communicating key information to stakeholders
- Updating the Field Staff Planning Calendar (FSPC) and workforce planning schedules
- Supporting resource allocation, apprentice coordination, and work experience placement planning
- Assisting with the development and ongoing maintenance of project schedules
- Collecting, validating, and analysing project information for scheduling and reporting purposes
- Responding to scheduling, planning,



and project reporting enquiries
- Working closely with operational teams to ensure projects remain on track and resources are effectively utilised

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

- Previous experience in project scheduling, program coordination, planning, or project administration
- Strong experience using Microsoft Project, Excel, or similar scheduling and reporting software
- Ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and deadlines simultaneously
- High-level organisational and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience working within construction, maintenance, infrastructure, government, or project-based environments will be highly regarded
- Ability to identify schedule risks and proactively provide solutions

What you'll get in return

- Attractive pay rate of $79.17 per hour
- Long-term contract opportunity through to April 2027
- Possibility of extension beyond the initial contract period
- Prospect to work on a diverse portfolio of projects and programs
- Supportive team environment with strong project exposure
- Valuable experience within a large and respected organisation

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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📌 Program Scheduler - Cairns
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