Master Scheduler

Blackroc; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Part time

Job summary

BLACKROC is seeking an experienced Master Scheduler to contribute to a large-scale ICT program within a complex government environment. This contract opportunity extends to June 2027 with potential extensions.

You will develop, maintain and manage the integrated master program schedule, tracking milestones, dependencies, and critical paths across multiple workstreams, and provide schedule analysis and reporting to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing schedules across large-scale ICT projects or programs.
• Experience using Microsoft Project in complex schedules.
• Experience using DevOps/Azure DevOps in a project or program environment.
• Strong understanding of critical path analysis, milestones, dependencies and reporting.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication with senior executives.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience in complex delivery environments, ideally within Federal Government.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and manage complex program schedules using Microsoft Project.
• Coordinate scheduling activities, milestones, dependencies and critical paths across multiple workstreams.
• Monitor progress against agreed timelines with project managers, delivery teams and stakeholders.
• Identify scheduling risks, delays and impacts; propose mitigation strategies.
• Prepare schedule analysis, progress reports and updates for senior executives and governance committees.
• Support program reporting and governance activities; improve scheduling processes.
• Ensure scheduling information and artefacts are accurate and up to date.

Skills

Microsoft Project

DevOps / Azure DevOps

Critical path analysis

Schedule dependencies

Milestones

Program reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Federal Government experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

Azure DevOps

Job description

BLACKROC is seeking an experienced Master Scheduler to contribute to a large-scale ICT program within a complex government environment. This is a contract opportunity, initially through to June 2027, with potential extensions.
As the Master Scheduler, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining and managing the integrated master program schedule, ensuring key milestones, dependencies and critical paths are effectively tracked across multiple workstreams. Working closely with program teams and senior stakeholders, you will provide schedule analysis, reporting and advice to support program delivery and decision-making.

BLACKROC is seeking an experienced Master Scheduler to contribute to a large-scale ICT program within a complex government environment. This is a contract opportunity, initially through to June 2027, with potential extensions.
As the Master Scheduler, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining and managing the integrated master program schedule, ensuring key milestones, dependencies and critical paths are effectively tracked across multiple workstreams. Working closely with program teams and senior stakeholders, you will provide schedule analysis, reporting and advice to support program delivery and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and manage complex program schedules using Microsoft Project.
• Coordinate scheduling activities, key milestones, dependencies and critical paths across multiple workstreams.
• Work closely with project managers, delivery teams and stakeholders to monitor progress against agreed timelines.
• Identify scheduling risks, delays and potential impacts, recommending appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Prepare schedule analysis, progress reports and updates for senior executives and governance committees.
• Support program reporting, governance activities and continuous improvement of scheduling processes.
• Ensure scheduling information and reporting artefacts are accurate, consistent and up to date.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and manage complex program schedules using Microsoft Project.
• Coordinate scheduling activities, key milestones, dependencies and critical paths across multiple workstreams.
• Work closely with project managers, delivery teams and stakeholders to monitor progress against agreed timelines.
• Identify scheduling risks, delays and potential impacts, recommending appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Prepare schedule analysis, progress reports and updates for senior executives and governance committees.
• Support program reporting, governance activities and continuous improvement of scheduling processes.
• Ensure scheduling information and reporting artefacts are accurate, consistent and up to date.

About You

• Demonstrated experience managing schedules across large-scale ICT projects or programs.
• Strong hands‑on experience using Microsoft Project.
• Experience using DevOps / Azure DevOps in a project or program environment.
• Strong understanding of critical path analysis, schedule dependencies, milestones and program reporting.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including experience working with senior executives.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience working within complex delivery environments, ideally within Federal Government.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Australian citizenship.
• Current, active AGSVA Baseline security clearance or higher.
• Ability to work in Canberra under a hybrid working arrangement.