Master Scheduler

Compas PTY; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Compas PTY is seeking a Master Scheduler to design and implement an integrated master scheduling and resource management framework in Canberra. The role focuses on resource planning, capacity forecasting, scenario modelling and sustainable scheduling practices for government security infrastructure delivery.

The position is based in Canberra, ACT as a contracted role with potential extensions and requires NV2 clearance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience establishing complex master schedules for large programs.
• Advanced expertise with Microsoft Project or equivalent enterprise scheduling tools.
• Strong workforce planning, resource management, forecasting and capacity analysis expertise.
• Advanced analytical and scenario modelling skills in highly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement an integrated resource planning and master scheduling framework.
• Develop integrated, resource-loaded schedules across projects, maintenance and operational work.
• Assess workforce capacity, forecast resource demand and identify constraints and bottlenecks.
• Model delivery scenarios, provide decision-support reporting and develop handover documentation.

Skills

Master scheduling

Workforce forecasting

Scenario modelling

Advanced MS Project

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Master Scheduler | Resource Planning & Scheduling

Design and implement an integrated master scheduling and resource management framework supporting complex government security infrastructure delivery. This Canberra-based role will focus on resource planning, capacity forecasting, scenario modelling and sustainable scheduling practices.

Location: Canberra, ACT
Contract Duration: Contracted until 31 January, with 2 potential 6-month extension options
Security Clearance Requirement: NV2
Closing Date: Monday 21 September 2026 – 10am (Canberra time)

Essential Tasks

• Design and implement an integrated resource planning and master scheduling framework.
• Develop integrated, resource-loaded schedules across projects, maintenance and operational work.
• Assess workforce capacity, forecast resource demand and identify constraints and bottlenecks.
• Model delivery scenarios, provide decision-support reporting and develop handover documentation.

Key Criteria

• Demonstrated experience establishing complex master schedules for large programs.
• Advanced expertise with Microsoft Project or equivalent enterprise scheduling tools.
• Strong workforce planning, resource management, forecasting and capacity analysis expertise.
• Advanced analytical and scenario modelling skills in complex, highly regulated environments.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE

Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current NV2 clearance.