Project Scheduler

Aris Zinc Group; Australia; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Defence solutions provider in Australia is looking for a professional adept in project scheduling for Defence acquisition programs. The role involves developing and maintaining schedules, stakeholder engagement, and providing actionable insights on cost and schedule variances. The ideal candidate has experience within Defence programs and excellent communication skills. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and offer a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in project scheduling within Defence acquisition programs.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain internal master schedules per Defence standards.
• Integrate procurement, sustainment, and transition activities.
• Analyse cost/schedule variances and provide actionable insights.

Skills

Project scheduling

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

• Location: ACT
• Australian Citizens with NV1 Clearance
• Length of Contract: 19 months
• Role closes on December 24th 2025

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and baseline internal master schedules in accordance with Defence standards and program governance.
• Ensure integration of acquisition, sustainment, and transition activities into a coherent schedule framework.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to contractors to resolve discrepancies and improve schedule quality.
• Analyse cost / schedule variances and provide actionable insights to project leadership.
• Ensure data integrity and consistency across all scheduling systems.
• Provide expert advice on scheduling risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and present schedule reports, dashboards, and performance briefs for governance forums.
• All other tasks as directed.

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in project scheduling within Defence acquisition programs.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Required Behaviours

• Act prudently, ethically and lawfully.
• Communicate effectively with line managers and Division Head, including consultation with them and taking appropriate direction from them.
• Employ best practice in the execution of work, focusing on achieving outcomes, ensuring that decisions are made by appropriately qualified and experienced persons, and taking judicious risks.
• Provide clarity on roles & responsibilities.
• Encourage transparency and truthfulness.
• Encourage collaboration and communication.

Additional Criteria

• DSS - 1.4 Project Schedule Management - L3
• SFIA Skill Code - Project management (PRMG) - L4

Please contact Melody on 02 4086 8973 or [e-mail] or simply click apply to submit your application

We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations Australians, Australian Defence Force and First Responder veterans, women in STEM, and people of all abilities, including those registered with the NDIS.

ARIS ZINC GROUP offers an end‑to‑end service approach with unique combination of expertise in recruiting, IT consulting and payroll services in the Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane markets. We champion people first, empowering them to take charge of their own aspirations and professional futures.

ARIS ZINC GROUP encourages diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from a diverse range of backgrounds, including people living with a disability.