Defence Project Scheduler — Open Plan Pro Expert

Providence Consulting; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Consulting in Canberra is seeking expressions of interest from Project Schedulers to work across several work packages in a fast paced and highly complex Defence environment. These roles are full time and based in Canberra with opportunities across LAND, SEA, JOINT and SPACE domains.

Ideal candidates have demonstrated project scheduling experience within Defence, experience in a CASG project environment, and hands-on use of Open Plan Professional (OPP).

Qualifications

• Demonstrated Project Scheduling experience within the Defence industry.
• Experience working within a CASG Project environment.
• Experience using the Open Plan Professional ( OPP ) tool is essential.
• A current or reinstatable Australian Defence security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Ability to engage, coordinate and manage across multiple projects, including providing clear and consistent communication and building effective relationships.
• Ability to develop, implement and monitor project management strategies and plans, enabling delivery and reporting on the requirements and expectations of the management of the project.
• Translate, apply and implement the administrative, operational management, technical and resource requirements for complex to very complex project management and scheduling activities.
• Forecast, plan and manage workflows and resources, preparing work plans detailing measurable milestones and expected outcomes.
• Analyse, develop and implement options, in consultation with Project Managers that achieve optimal use of Defence assets, balancing cost, opportunities and risks against desired project requirements.
• Provide advice and guidance to the SPO Director and other stakeholder/customer representatives, as required.

Skills

Project scheduling

Defence industry experience

CASG project environment

Stakeholder coordination

Tools

Open Plan Professional (OPP)

Job description

Providence Consulting in Canberra is seeking expressions of interest from Project Schedulers to work across several work packages in a fast paced and highly complex Defence environment. These roles are full time and based in Canberra with opportunities across LAND, SEA, JOINT and SPACE domains.

Ideal candidates have demonstrated project scheduling experience within Defence, experience in a CASG project environment, and hands-on use of Open Plan Professional (OPP).