Master Scheduler/Planner

Sharp and Carter; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp and Carter, in partnership with the Queensland Government, seeks a Master Scheduler to lead critical scheduling across a nation-scale ICT transformation program based in Brisbane. You will develop integrated project and program schedules, manage dependencies, and report to program leadership.

This role offers hybrid Brisbane CBD arrangements, a contract through Feb 2027 with potential extension to Feb 2028, and the opportunity to contribute to a high-profile government program delivering

Qualifications

• Experienced Project Scheduler/Program Scheduler with large tech programs.
• Proven ability to manage complex schedules and dependencies.
• Comfortable in governance environments.
• Excellent stakeholder communication.
• Knowledge of ICT/digital transformation programs.
• Familiarity with Prince2, PMBOK, Agile or Hybrid delivery.
• Ability to influence outcomes across diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project and program schedules.
• Establish and manage schedule management frameworks and standards.
• Identify critical paths, milestones, dependencies and delivery risks.
• Partner with Project Managers, Business Analysts, vendors and technical teams.
• Monitor schedule performance and provide reporting to program leadership.
• Maintain program dependency registers and support governance activities.
• Escalate schedule risks and issues proactively.
• Support delivery of key program milestones through effective forecasting and planning.

Skills

MS Project Pro

Multi-project scheduling

Governance frameworks

Stakeholder engagement

ICT/digital programs

Prince2/PMBOK/Agile

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Project Pro

Job description

Master Scheduler | Major Queensland Government ICT Program Help Deliver a Nation-Leading Digital Transformation

Sharp & Carter is partnering with the Queensland Government to recruit an experienced Master Scheduler to support the delivery of a large-scale ICT transformation program that will underpin the establishment of the new Queensland Protection Commission. This is a significant program of work with funding secured through to 2028 and a clear roadmap of technology delivery milestones.

Working within a high-performing program team, you will provide scheduling expertise across multiple projects, ensuring effective planning, governance, dependency management, reporting and delivery oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project and program schedules
• Establish and manage schedule management frameworks and standards
• Identify critical paths, milestones, dependencies and delivery risks
• Partner with Project Managers, Business Analysts, vendors and technical teams
• Monitor schedule performance and provide reporting to program leadership
• Maintain program dependency registers and support governance activities
• Escalate schedule risks and issues proactively
• Support delivery of key program milestones through effective forecasting and planning

About You

You will be an experienced Project Scheduler, Program Scheduler or Project Controls professional with a strong background supporting large and complex technology programs.

You will bring:

• Extensive experience using Microsoft Project Professional
• Demonstrated success managing schedules across multiple concurrent projects
• Experience working within structured governance environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience supporting large ICT, digital, transformation or enterprise programs
• Knowledge of Prince2, PMBOK, Agile or Hybrid delivery methodologies
• Ability to work independently and influence outcomes across diverse stakeholder groups

What's on Offer?

• Initial contract through to February 2027 with planned extension to February 2028
• Brisbane CBD location with hybrid working arrangements
• High-profile Queensland Government transformation program
• Opportunity to contribute to a program delivering meaningful community outcomes
• Collaborative and highly experienced program leadership team