Master Scheduler

Job description

  • 6 -month contract with possible extension
  • $750.00 per day + Super
  • Hybrid work arrangements available
  • Applicants must be Australian Citizens
  • Multiple locations available: All States considered
The Master Scheduler is responsible for developing and maintaining an integrated master schedule that serves as the single source of truth across a complex portfolio of interdependent programs and projects. They provide critical insight into sequencing, dependencies and delivery confidence, enabling informed decision-making at program and executive levels and supporting alignment to strategic objectives, funding and delivery timeframes.

Reporting to the NFP Program Management Office (PMO) Director, the Master Scheduler will manage the end-to-end integrated schedule across a program of 16 interdependent projects and multiple related programs.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Develop, maintain and continuously refine an integrated master schedule across multiple programs and projects
  • Partner with the PMO director and Project Managers to identify, map and manage cross-program dependencies, including upstream and downstream impacts and critical path
  • Perform detailed schedule analysis (critical path, float, slippage, what-if scenarios) and provide outputs to support PMO-led assessment of delivery confidence
  • Align project and program schedules into a coherent portfolio view reflecting strategic priorities and constraints
  • Provide schedule-driven insights, scenario analysis and support the PMO Directors’ reporting to governance forums
  • Partner with PMO and delivery teams through practical support and guidance to uplift scheduling and dependency management capability
  • Support development of executive-level roadmaps and dashboards highlighting key milestones, sequencing and delivery risks
  • Maintain schedule data quality, including dependency logic, constraints, milestones and status updates provided by project teams
  • Ensure schedule integrity, including data quality, version control and audit-readiness
Key skills and experience required:
  • Demonstrated experience developing and managing integrated master schedules in complex, multi-program environments (i.e. established experience as a Master Scheduler, not solely as a Project Manager)
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project (or equivalent scheduling tools)
  • Strong expertise in dependency management, critical path analysis and schedule risk management
  • Proven experience operating within a PMO or portfolio management function
  • Ability to synthesise complex schedule data into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders
  • Strong attention to detail, with a focus on data quality and schedule integrity
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Experience in government or other highly regulated environments
  • AGSVA Baseline (or higher) Security Clearance
To Apply:
 
To be considered for this role, applicants must hold Australian Citizenship.

If this sounds like the role for you, please submit an updated copy of your resume and expression of interest in MS Word format by hitting APPLY NOW or call Karen on 02 9200 3677 for more information.


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