About the role

We are seeking an experienced Program Scheduler to support a major government reform program focused on strengthening regulatory capability and implementing legislative changes.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing and monitoring program schedules, coordinating activities, tracking dependencies and critical milestones, and providing accurate reporting to senior executives and key stakeholders. You will work closely with various teams to ensure program activities remain on track, risks are identified and addressed, and scheduling and reporting processes are continuously improved.

Please note: Candidates must hold an active AGSVA Baseline Security Clearance.

Key responsibilities

- Develop, maintain and monitor program schedules, plans, milestones, dependencies and critical paths.
- Coordinate program activities and timelines in consultation with stakeholders across multiple workstreams.
- Analyse and report on the master program schedule, identifying progress, delays, dependencies and potential risks.
- Prepare high-quality status reports, briefs, presentations and documentation for senior executives and steering committees.
- Conduct quality assurance of written materials, including editing, proofreading and reviewing reports and correspondence.
- Evaluate program progress, identify emerging risks and facilitate appropriate interventions where required.
- Provide specialist scheduling advice, guidance and reporting support.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of scheduling processes, reporting tools and program artefacts.
- Exercise sound judgement when making decisions in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

Highly desirable criteria

- Demonstrated experience managing schedules within large-scale ICT projects or programs.




- Strong hands-on experience using Microsoft Project for program scheduling.
- Proficiency in DevOps.
- Experience managing complex program schedules, dependencies, milestones and critical paths.
- Experience preparing executive-level reporting and governance documentation.

Desirable criteria

- Experience working within government programs or large-scale transformation initiatives.
- Understanding of program governance, reporting frameworks and stakeholder management.
- Experience supporting Program Management Offices (PMOs).
- Knowledge of legislative and regulatory environments.

Skills and experience

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Solid teamwork and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively to achieve program outcomes.
- Exceptional attention to detail, analytical and investigative skills, including the ability to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
- Proven ability to exercise sound professional judgement when managing sensitive and complex matters within legislative and regulatory requirements.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and remain calm under pressure.
- Flexibility and adaptability when responding to changing priorities and uncertainty.
- Experience handling sensitive and confidential information in accordance with relevant legislation and frameworks.

Contact details For a confidential chat, please contact Shruthi on 0474 545 379 or via email at [email protected] and we would be more than happy to provide you with additional information and assist in the application process. Please note that a National Police Check might be required as part of pre-employment screening.

📌 Master Scheduler (Canberra)
🏢 Exclaim IT
📍 Canberra