Program Scheduler

Precruitment - Recruitment Agency Cairns & Brisbane; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Precruitment - Recruitment Agency Cairns & Brisbane, Cairns QLD, is seeking an experienced Program Scheduler for a temporary contract. Based in Cairns, you will support regional delivery planning, monitor milestones, and identify risks to keep projects on track in a busy Queensland Government environment.

You will coordinate schedules, assist with resource planning, and contribute to planning meetings. The contract runs through to 30 April 2027 with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Experience in program or project scheduling with strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate regional programs, resources and delivery planning.
• Identify risks, manage milestones and keep projects on track.
• Provide timely updates to delivery teams; assist with resource planning and meetings.

Skills

Scheduling expertise

Stakeholder communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Precruitment - Recruitment Agency Cairns & Brisbane – Cairns QLD

Casual/Temporary

15h ago , from Precruitment - Recruitment Agency Cairns & Brisbane

Coordinate regional scheduling and planning activities within a busy Queensland Government environment.

• Play a key role in coordinating regional programs, resources and delivery planning
• Work closely with delivery teams to keep projects and priorities on track
• Use your scheduling expertise to identify risks, manage milestones and support successful outcomes

About the Organisation

Our client is a Queensland Government organisation responsible for delivering and maintaining important infrastructure across the region.

The Opportunity

Based in Cairns, this is an opportunity for an experienced Program Scheduler to support the effective planning and coordination of regional delivery activities.

You will maintain high-level project and program schedules, monitor milestones and deliverables, identify potential delays and emerging risks, and provide timely updates to delivery teams. The role will also contribute to resource planning, apprentice and work experience coordination, planning meetings and the ongoing development of project schedules.

This is a temporary contract with the possibility of extension.

About You

You will have experience in program or project scheduling, with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.

You will ideally have:

• Experience using MS Project, Excel or other scheduling tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify variances, delays and risks
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work collaboratively with delivery teams and stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to research information and exercise sound judgement

What’s On Offer

• Cairns-based opportunity
• Temporary contract through to 30 April 2027
• Possibility of extension
• Opportunity to contribute to regional infrastructure delivery and planning

About Us

With offices in Cairns and Townsville, Precruitment is Regional Queensland's leading recruitment consultancy, specialising in permanent and temporary roles. With a focus on administration and professional talent, we are selected suppliers to local businesses, Queensland Government, Government Owned Corporations and Local Government. We have a broad client base throughout Regional, North and Western Queensland.

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