Project Scheduler

Downer Professional Services; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare discounts

Retail discounts

Veteran support programs

Professional development programs

Job summary

A leading defence consultancy in Australia is seeking a Project Scheduler to work on Land projects. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining project schedules, analysing performance data, and supporting governance across Defence environments. Ideal candidates will have strong project management skills and preferably experience with Defence projects. Professional development and benefits including access to Perks@Downer are offered, along with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Strong scheduling and project management capability with proficiency in Open Plan Professional.
• Defence project delivery experience with understanding of One Defence Capability System.
• Capacity to deliver high-quality scheduling outputs relating to Defence projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules and supporting data dictionaries.
• Analyse cost, schedule and performance data to report progress.
• Support project governance and apply best scheduling practices.

Skills

Scheduling and project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Recognised schedule management certification

Tools

Open Plan Professional

Job description

Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia’s future.

Downer Professional Services comprises of three business units our Technical, Advisory, and Capability consulting practice, and Team Downer, which partners with CASG and NSSG as a major service provider to Defence. Together, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for clients across Defence and National Security.

We currently have an opportunity for a Project Scheduler in Victoria or Queensland to work on Land projects.

What You’ll Do

This role offers a broad scope, with key role responsibilities including:

• Develop, maintain and enhance project schedules, including PWBS/CWBS structures and supporting data dictionaries.
• Analyse cost, schedule and performance data, providing accurate progress reporting and practical Earned Value Performance Measurement.
• Support project governance and broader Project Controls, participating in workshops and applying industry‑best scheduling practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery, including resourced scheduling and effective management of individual schedules.
• Liaise effectively across Defence environments, ensuring all work aligns with military, operational, regulatory and contractual standards.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong scheduling and project management capability, including proficiency with Open Plan Professional (Version 8+) and complex Defence project scheduling practices.
• Defence project delivery experience, with solid understanding of the One Defence Capability System and CASG environments.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, able to collaborate effectively across Defence and industry teams.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and recognised schedule management certification, or equivalent industry experience.
• Ability to deliver high‑quality scheduling outputs, including First and Second Pass schedules and Defence‑aligned project controls.

Due to the nature of the work, you are required to currently hold and maintain a minimum Negative Vetting 1 or higher Security clearance as required by the Commonwealth. In some instances, compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements may also be an inherent requirement.

More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Why Downer Professional Services

At Downer Professional Services, we’re not just a workplace - we’re a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country’s only sovereign prime, we’re committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia’s interests.

What is means to belong at Downer Professional Services

• Meaningful work: Help to deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future.
• Professional development: Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice.
• Great perks: Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more through Perks@Downer.
• Veteran support: Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.