Project Scheduler

Pinpoint Talent, LLC; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinpoint Talent, LLC is seeking an experienced APS6 Project Scheduler for a Federal Government Agency. The role is an initial 12-month contract with hybrid work options, based in Melbourne with 1-2 days in the office per week; remote work may be considered.

The candidate will advise on scheduling, drive planning activities, and develop project schedules to support governance and delivery outcomes. Requires 5+ years in government portfolio management and Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• At least five years' experience of portfolio management within a government environment.
• Certification in PRINCE2, Agile, PMBOK, MSP or related methodology.
• Technical expertise using Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on program and project scheduling and lead planning activities.
• Develop and maintain project schedules to gather updates, coordinate timelines and forecast resource needs.
• Produce artefacts to support governance and delivery outcomes.
• Manage schedule development, dependencies, and project reporting.

Skills

Portfolio management

Scheduling

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Initial 12-month contract | Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra or Melbourne location | Hybrid or remote

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking an experienced APS6 Project Scheduler for a Federal Government Agency, on an initial 12-month contract. You can be based in Brisbane, Sydney or Canberra and they offer hybrid working with 1-2 days in the office per week. They may also consider remote working for this role.

In this role you will provide expert advice on program and project scheduling and lead planning activities to drive the development and maintenance of project schedules to gather updates, coordinate timelines and forecast resource needs to ensure effective time management and successful project delivery. Services may include schedule development and maintenance, dependency management, project reporting, and the production of project artefacts that support effective governance and delivery outcomes.

They are ideally looking for someone with the following experience;

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and at least five years' experience of portfolio management within a government environment.
• Scheduling, program or project management certification in PRINCE2, Agile, PMBOK, MSP or related methodology.
• Technical expertise using a range of data base programs specifically Microsoft Excel.

Please note that you must be an Australian citizen with the ability to obtain baseline security clearance to be considered for this opportunity.