Program Manager

Compas; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Compas Pty Ltd in Canberra is seeking a Master Scheduler to lead the integrated program-level master schedule within an infrastructure program. This role requires strong scheduling expertise, advanced MS Project skills, and experience in complex programs.

You will conduct critical path analyses, monitor baselines, and prepare executive-ready reporting on milestones, risks and decision points. Baseline clearance is required; closing date 2026-06-11; contract duration 12 months with possible

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience as a dedicated Master Scheduler in complex programs.
• Strong program-level scheduling, critical path and dependency management expertise.
• Advanced Microsoft Project skills, including baselines and schedule variance analysis.
• Strong stakeholder influence and executive-level reporting capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and actively manage the integrated program-level master schedule.
• Conduct critical path, dependency and scenario analysis to identify schedule risks.
• Monitor schedule performance, baselines, variance and change history.
• Prepare executive-ready schedule reporting on milestones, risks and decision points.

Skills

Schedule management

Critical path

Microsoft Project

Executive reporting

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Master Scheduler | Infrastructure Program

Location: ACT

Contract Duration: 12 months (possible 1 x 6-month extension)

Security Clearance Requirement: Baseline

Closing Date: 10:00am, 11 June 2026

Essential Tasks

• Lead and actively manage the integrated program-level master schedule.
• Conduct critical path, dependency and scenario analysis to identify schedule risks.
• Monitor schedule performance, baselines, variance and change history.
• Prepare executive-ready schedule reporting on milestones, risks and decision points.

Key Criteria

• 5+ years' experience as a dedicated Master Scheduler in complex programs.
• Strong program-level scheduling, critical path and dependency management expertise.
• Advanced Microsoft Project skills, including baselines and schedule variance analysis.
• Strong stakeholder influence and executive-level reporting capability.

About Compas

Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.

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