Project Scheduler NV1

Softtest Pays; Canberra; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled project support professional with a strong background in Defence ICT projects. This role involves supporting large-scale projects, managing schedules, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have advanced proficiency in project scheduling tools like MS Project and Jira, along with a solid understanding of project management methodologies. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering impactful results in the Defence sector, where your expertise will contribute to the success of critical projects and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in project support, scheduling, administration, and team management.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support large Defence ICT projects with scheduling and administration.
• Engage with stakeholders and manage project priorities effectively.

Skills

Project support

Scheduling

Team management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Understanding of Defence Capability

Education

Bachelor's degree in project management

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Australian Citizens With NV1 Clearance previous defence exp preferred.

Required Skills and Experience:

Experience working on a large Defence ICT project.

• Experience in project support, scheduling, project administration and team management/support.
• Advanced proficiency in project scheduling software, such as MS Project and Jira.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills with demonstrable experience of presentation and engagement with stakeholders, projects and business areas.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to adapt to changing project priorities.
• Strong understanding of the Defence Capability and project lifecycle.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in project management, or in a related field.
• Experience in Project Management methodologies (Agile, Prince2, PMBOK).
• Experience using Atlassian (Jira & Confluence) in a large project environment.