Master Scheduler

• Manage complex IT project schedules across infrastructure and digital transformation initiatives
• Multiple contract opportunities | 6 or 12-month initial terms + extension options
• Current Baseline security clearance or higher required

Join a multidisciplinary technology delivery environment supporting major IT infrastructure and digital transformation initiatives.

We have multiple opportunities for experienced Master Schedulers to work across complex technology projects and programs. You’ll be responsible for developing and maintaining integrated schedules, managing dependencies and providing clear visibility of milestones, risks and delivery progress across technical teams and stakeholders.

The Role

Working closely with project managers, delivery teams, technical specialists and external providers, you’ll play a key role in coordinating schedules and supporting successful project delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and maintaining detailed project schedules, integrated master schedules and Work Breakdown Structures using Microsoft Project
• Tracking milestones, deliverables, dependencies and critical activities across multiple workstreams and delivery teams
• Identifying scheduling risks, conflicts and impacts, and working with stakeholders to develop practical mitigation strategies
• Supporting project financial reporting, resource and capacity planning, and governance reporting
• Working with internal teams and external delivery partners to coordinate schedules, provide progress updates and support delivery assurance

About You

We’re particularly interested in:

• Extensive experience as a Master Scheduler or Project Scheduler within complex IT projects or large-scale technology programs
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Project Professional, including integrated schedules, Work Breakdown Structures and dependency management
• Strong understanding of IT project delivery methodologies, scheduling principles and project governance
• Experience coordinating schedules across multiple delivery teams, vendors and interconnected projects
• Ability to identify and manage scheduling risks, competing priorities and complex dependencies
• Experience supporting project financial reporting, resource planning or capacity modelling
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including the ability to present scheduling information to senior stakeholders
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI or enterprise project management and reporting tools would be highly regarded

Why Consider the Opportunity?

These opportunities offer exposure to significant technology initiatives, with the chance to work across either major digital transformation or complex IT infrastructure modernisation.

You’ll play an important role in bringing together schedules, delivery teams and project dependencies, helping ensure complex technology initiatives remain coordinated and on track. Both opportunities offer the chance to work closely with technical and business stakeholders while contributing to meaningful project outcomes.

Interested?

Click APPLY to send through your resume. If your experience aligns, I’ll be in touch to talk you through the opportunities, provide further context on the roles and working environments, and discuss the submission process and next steps.

For a confidential discussion, contact Jaela Smith at Talent International on 0480 806 146 or jaela.smith@talentinternational.com.

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