Ao6/1 Program Scheduler

DFP Recruitment; Queensland; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DFP Recruitment is seeking an experienced AO6 Program Scheduler to support planning, coordination and delivery of a diverse regional program portfolio in Queensland, Australia. The role focuses on maintaining continuity across scheduling and resource planning to ensure projects stay on track.

You will monitor schedules, track milestones, identify risks and support operational planning across multiple workstreams, collaborating with delivery teams to drive timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in project scheduling, program coordination or workforce planning.
• Strong organisational and multi-priority management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to identify scheduling conflicts, risks and dependencies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update high-level project and program schedules.
• Monitor project milestones, deliverables and key due dates.
• Identify schedule variances, delays and emerging risks, escalating where required.
• Review program updates and communicate relevant information to Delivery Teams.
• Facilitate Planning and Scheduling Meetings with Delivery Teams.
• Update and maintain the Field Staff Planning Calendar (FSPC) following planning meetings.
• Assist with the development and ongoing maintenance of project schedules.
• Collect, validate and analyse project information for scheduling purposes.
• Respond to routine scheduling, planning and reporting enquiries.
• Support resource planning, apprentice coordination, work experience coordination and delivery planning activities across the region.

Skills

Project scheduling

Program coordination

Workforce planning

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical capability

Collaborative to across teams

Job description

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Program Scheduler to support the successful planning, coordination and delivery of a diverse regional program portfolio. This role is ideal for a highly organised scheduling professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working closely with delivery teams to ensure projects remain on track.

About the Role

As the AO6 Program Scheduler, you will be responsible for maintaining continuity across key scheduling and resource planning functions while supporting the effective delivery of regional programs and projects.

You will play a critical role in monitoring project schedules, tracking milestones, identifying risks and supporting operational planning across multiple workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update high-level project and program schedules.
• Monitor project milestones, deliverables and key due dates.
• Identify schedule variances, delays and emerging risks, escalating where required.
• Review program updates and communicate relevant information to Delivery Teams.
• Facilitate Planning and Scheduling Meetings with Delivery Teams.
• Update and maintain the Field Staff Planning Calendar (FSPC) following planning meetings.
• Assist with the development and ongoing maintenance of project schedules.
• Collect, validate and analyse project information for scheduling purposes.
• Respond to routine scheduling, planning and reporting enquiries.
• Support resource planning, apprentice coordination, work experience coordination and delivery planning activities across the region.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Previous experience in project scheduling, program coordination or workforce planning.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience identifying scheduling conflicts, risks and dependencies.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical capabilities.
• The ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via [e-mail] or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.

For further information please call Jacqui 07 3239 2500
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