Defence Project Scheduler (NV1) – 3-Month Contract

Downer; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Downer is seeking a Scheduler to provide project schedule management services for the Commonwealth. The role involves developing PWBS/CWBS, master schedules, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ensure accurate status.

The candidate will apply Open Plan Professional on Defence projects, maintain schedules, generate forecasts, and support governance and reporting. This is a 3‑month contract based in Canberra, NV1 clearance preferred.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or relevant industry and/or domain work experience.
• Current and relevant project management experience.
• Strong scheduling/project control experience.
• Demonstrated experience working on Defence projects, using Open Plan Professional (OPP) scheduling program and OPP qualification certificate.
• Detailed knowledge of the One Defence Capability System (formerly Capability Lifecycle).

Responsibilities

• Developing and/or maintaining project schedules.
• Provision of timely schedule reports and forecasts.
• Project schedules analysis and control.
• Develop, implement, and improve the project schedule.
• Work collaboratively with and partner multiple, geographically diverse stakeholders to ensure schedules reflect accurate/current schedule status.
• Provide project governance support as required.
• Participate in project workshops.
• Identify any gaps and opportunities to improve the schedule and reporting.
• Carry out other Project Controls tasks as required.

Skills

Scheduling

Project management

OPP scheduling

OPP certificate

Defence domain knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Tools

OPP scheduling software

Job description

Downer is seeking a Scheduler to provide project schedule management services for the Commonwealth. The role involves developing PWBS/CWBS, master schedules, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ensure accurate status.

The candidate will apply Open Plan Professional on Defence projects, maintain schedules, generate forecasts, and support governance and reporting. This is a 3‑month contract based in Canberra, NV1 clearance preferred.