Master Scheduler – Sydney based
Contract: 6 months + 6 month extension options
Rate: $140 – $150 per hour (incl. Super)
Location: Sydney, NSW
Clearance requirement: NV1

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Master Scheduler to join a major program within the Federal Government. This is a critical scheduling role in a complex, fast-paced environment, requiring a senior professional with proven expertise in developing, managing, and optimising integrated project schedules.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring project milestones are accurately tracked, risks are visible, and decision-makers have clear insights to drive delivery outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain complex Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for multple programs.
• Build detailed, resource-loaded schedules that support program planning, execution, and reporting.
• Ensure schedules align with program objectives, governance frameworks, and contract deliverables.
• Conduct schedule risk analysis, identify critical path activities, and provide recovery/mitigation recommendations.
• Support program reporting requirements, providing schedule insights to project and executive leadership.
• Engage closely with Program Managers, Project Managers, engineers, and Defence stakeholders to ensure schedule accuracy and alignment.

Skills & Experience

• 10+ years’ experience in Project Scheduling, with a strong preference for Defence or large-scale Government projects.
• Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Project (MSP) at an advanced level.
• Strong understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM), schedule risk analysis, and dependency management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex schedule information to both technical and executive audiences.
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments with competing priorities.
• Current or recent Defence experience highly desirable.
• Active NV1 or above security clearance strongly preferred.

How to Apply

Submit your CV outlining your relevant Defence scheduling experience and availability to [email protected] - Shortlisted candidates will be contacted promptly.