ICT Master Scheduler

NSW Government Organisation - Parramatta/Sydney Olympic Park + WFH (3 days in the office. Initial assignment until 30th June 2026. Day rate: $975 per day (including super).
Key accountabilities:

• Provide expert guidance on scheduling for complex IT projects, ensuring the effective development, coordination, and management of scheduling practices.
• Build and maintain integrated master schedules, actively managing scope, dependencies, and progress tracking to support seamless execution.
• Define and standardise planning frameworks to enable milestone aggregation and interdependency visibility across the portfolio.
• Lead strategic prioritisation and delivery efforts, ensuring optimal resource allocation and timely mobilisation of initiatives.
• Oversee the development and ownership of project and program plans, identifying and managing all milestones and dependencies.
• Deliver actionable insights into project performance, recommending strategic adjustments to drive successful execution and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with the PMO and key stakeholders to enhance scheduling methodologies, improve reporting mechanisms, and align scheduling practices with organisational goals.
• Implement continuous improvement strategies in scheduling models and processes, leveraging industry best practices and data-driven insights to optimise efficiency and project outcomes.
• Establish and maintain effective communication channels with cross-functional teams, facilitating transparency, alignment, and proactive resolution of scheduling challenges.

Selection criteria:

• Extensive experience with scheduling tools, including MS Project/Project Online
• Proven expertise in the development and implementation of Scheduling Standards
• Demonstrated capability in facilitating planning workshops to evaluate implementation timelines, identify interdependencies, and optimise scheduling outcomes.
• Ability to cultivate and maintain stakeholder relationships and foster cross-team collaboration
• Ability to deliver high-level advice, detailed reporting, and strategic insights on status, deliverable progress, risks, issues, and constraints.
• Exceptional analytical skills with a keen eye for detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Please note: you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or New Zealand citizen to be eligible for this role.

If you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply now with your up-to-date CV (in Word format)