Project Scheduler

CAPDA Consulting; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CAPDA Consulting seeks an experienced Master Scheduler to lead the master program schedule for a significant government program. You will ensure coordinated planning, monitoring and reporting across multiple streams, working with stakeholders and senior leaders to drive on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes governance, delivery oversight and executive reporting, with a focus on continuous improvement of scheduling processes and controls. Onsite in Canberra, eligible for NV1 clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex program or portfolio schedules.
• Strong analytical skills including critical path analysis and schedule monitoring.
• Proficiency with scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera P6, Azure DevOps).
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience preparing executive reports and dashboards.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of the master schedule.
• Coordinate schedules, milestones, dependencies and critical path activities across multiple streams.
• Collaborate with project teams to maintain accurate scheduling information.
• Monitor performance against timelines, identify risks and impacts.
• Analyse schedule data and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Prepare reports, briefs and governance documentation for executives.
• Support program reporting and provide timely analysis on progress.
• Drive continuous improvement of scheduling processes and controls.
• Provide specialist scheduling guidance across the program environment.
• Apply quality assurance to reports and correspondence.

Skills

Complex program scheduling

Critical path analysis

Schedule performance monitoring

Stakeholder engagement

Executive reporting

Dashboards and reports

NV1 security clearance eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Azure DevOps

Job description

CAPDA Consulting is seeking an experienced Master Scheduler to lead the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of the master schedule for a significant government program. This is a critical role supporting program governance, delivery oversight and executive reporting across a complex, multi-stream environment.

Working closely with program stakeholders, project teams and senior leaders, you will ensure program activities are effectively planned, coordinated and monitored, providing timely analysis and insights to support informed decision-making and successful program delivery.

Job Title: Master Scheduler

Location: Canberra, ACT

Contract Type: Full-Time, Onsite

Sector: Federal Government

CAPDA Consulting is seeking an experienced Master Scheduler to lead the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of the master schedule for a significant government program. This is a critical role supporting program governance, delivery oversight and executive reporting across a complex, multi-stream environment.

Working closely with program stakeholders, project teams and senior leaders, you will ensure program activities are effectively planned, coordinated and monitored, providing timely analysis and insights to support informed decision-making and successful program delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of the master program schedule.
• Coordinate schedules, milestones, dependencies and critical path activities across multiple workstreams.
• Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to maintain accurate scheduling information and support delivery objectives.
• Monitor program performance against agreed timelines, identifying risks, issues and scheduling impacts.
• Analyse schedule data and recommend mitigation strategies to address delays, conflicts and delivery risks.
• Prepare high-quality reports, briefs, presentations and governance documentation for senior stakeholders.
• Support program reporting activities and provide timely, accurate analysis on progress and performance.
• Drive continuous improvement of scheduling processes, reporting artefacts and program controls.
• Provide specialist scheduling advice and guidance across the program environment.
• Apply strong quality assurance practices, including reviewing and proofreading reports, correspondence and presentations.
• Exercise sound judgement and make decisions in accordance with relevant policies, procedures and best-practice principles.

What You’ll Bring

• Demonstrated experience managing complex program or portfolio schedules.
• Strong analytical skills, including critical path analysis and schedule performance monitoring.
• Proficiency in scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6 or Azure DevOps.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience preparing reports, dashboards and executive-level briefings.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple workstreams.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an NV1 Security Clearance.