Scheduler

Whizdom; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Whizdom is seeking a Project Scheduler/PMO specialist in Canberra to support large-scale transformations. You will develop, maintain, and analyse integrated project schedules across programmes, using Deltek OPP and Jira to align with Agile and Waterfall delivery models.

You will produce executive dashboards, manage RAID and governance reporting, and coordinate with vendors and program managers. The role requires at least 2 years in project scheduling within enterprise environments and strong

Qualifications

• Deltek OPP to build and manage complex project schedules.
• Experience translating schedules into Agile delivery plans, epics, and roadmaps.
• Strong understanding of Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in project/program scheduling within large-scale environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement communicated to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyse integrated project schedules.
• Perform schedule health checks, variance analysis, and 'what-if' scenario modelling.
• Support PMO governance, RAID management, and status reporting.
• Coordinate with program managers, vendors, and technical teams.
• Produce executive-level dashboards, milestone reporting, and planning artefacts.
• Demonstrated experience using Deltek OPP to build and manage complex project schedules.
• Experience with Jira and translating project schedules into Agile delivery plans, epics, and roadmaps.
• Strong understanding of both Waterfall and Agile delivery methodologies.

Skills

Agile Delivery

Waterfall Delivery

Stakeholder Engagement

Raid Management

Governance Reporting

Vendor Coordination

Program Scheduling

Tools

Deltek OPP

Jira

Job description

Security Requirements: To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen with NV1/NV2 Security Clearance

Application Close: COB Tuesday, 25/08/2026

Contract Term: 12 Months

Extension: 1X12 Months

Location: Canberra, ACT

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyse integrated project schedules.
• Perform schedule health checks, variance analysis, and "what-if" scenario modelling.
• Support project delivery governance, RAID management, and status reporting.
• Coordinate with program managers, vendors, and technical teams.
• Produce executive-level dashboards, milestone reporting, and planning artefacts.
• Demonstrated experience using Deltek OPP to build and manage complex project schedules.
• Experience with Jira and translating project schedules into Agile delivery plans, epics, and roadmaps.
• Strong understanding of both Waterfall and Agile delivery methodologies.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in project/program scheduling within large-scale enterprise or transformation environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to communicate complex scheduling information to senior stakeholders.
• Experience supporting PMO, project, or program management functions, including RAID management and governance reporting.
• Experience working within multi-vendor or complex technology delivery environments.

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrated experience using Deltek OPP to build and manage complex project schedules.
• Experience with Jira and translating project schedules into Agile delivery plans, epics, and roadmaps.
• Strong understanding of both Waterfall and Agile delivery methodologies.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in project/program scheduling within large-scale enterprise or transformation environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to communicate complex scheduling information to senior stakeholders.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience supporting PMO, project, or program management functions, including RAID management and governance reporting.
• Experience working within multi-vendor or complex technology delivery environments.

Why partner with Whizdom?

We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:

• We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
• We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
• We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.