Master Scheduler

NV1 Clearance Required | Open to candidates Australia-wide

Overview

FinXL IT Professional Services is a leading IT consultancy that partners with clients to bridge the gap between business needs and technology capabilities. Since 2003, we've been delivering high-value ICT services across financial services, telecommunications, government, and enterprise sectors.

We are seeking an experienced Master Scheduler to provide scheduling leadership, governance and capability across the a critical engagement. The role establishes and maintains effective project and portfolio scheduling practices using Microsoft Planner Premium and Microsoft Project, working closely with Project Managers, Program Managers, Delivery teams and Governance teams to improve schedule quality, consistency, visibility and predictability.

Please note only candidate that hold an Active NV1 Security Clearance will be considered for this role.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop, maintain and execute comprehensive master schedules across complex programs.
- Actively manage program scope, analyse project schedule data, and collaborate with Project Managers to provide critical path planning perspectives and identify variances against planned rates to drive corrective actions.
- Create concise, data-driven reporting and performance metrics to summarise schedule health, progress, and capacity alignment.




- Develop continuous improvement opportunities relative to position and participate in execution.
- Support schedule change control efforts and interact daily with technical leads, internal delivery teams, vendors, and government clients to resolve blockers and hit key delivery dates.
- Coordinate closely with cost control functions to ensure priority due dates align with program needs and planned capacity matches required capacity.
- Identify and execute opportunities to optimise scheduling methods, performance tracking, and reporting procedures.

Required Skills and Experience

- Minimum NV1 security clearance
- Demonstrated experience as a Master Scheduler, Program Scheduler or Senior Project Scheduler in a complex project/program environment
- Strong practical experience with Microsoft Planner Premium and Microsoft Project
- Experience establishing and improving scheduling standards, processes and governance across multiple projects
- Defence experience highly desirable
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience with Jira sprint and roadmap planning would also be highly desirable.

If this chance sounds like a challenge you have been looking for please apply online today. Please note only shortlisted individuals will be contacted. (M12)

📌 Master Scheduler (Melbourne)
🏢 FinXL IT Professional Services
📍 Melbourne