Project Scheduler and Planner

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Role Overview:

The Project Planner & Scheduler is a key role in the project management office, responsible for building, managing and maintaining project schedules and plans, including managing performance against the project plan and creating essential reporting for management briefings.

This role will coordinate with Project Control Officers, Project Managers, Project Engineers, Program Managers and other key internal and external stakeholders, such as customers, subcontractors, etc.

Description

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, detailing scope, accurate logic, key milestones, critical paths within all deadlines for all phases of projects you work on
• Manage multiple timeline and project priorities
• Coordinate and plan resource requirements, including long lead time items to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget
• Work closely with Project/Program Managers to ensure that all team members are aligned with the program and that tasks are planned, assigned and completed on time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven experience in project scheduling and planning
• Strong proficiency in scheduling software, such as Microsoft Project, Open Plan Professional, etc
• Ability to obtain/maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance – must be an AU Citizen!
• Experience with integrating project management tools such as JIRA, Monday, or similar
• Ability to work in a Hybrid Capacity in either our Homebush or Brisbane Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Defence Industry experience
• Knowledge in project management methodology
• Familiar with reporting tools such as Tableau, Excel or SQL)

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on Australian defence and security
• Exciting career paths in a truly global business
• Access to a generous ADF Reserve Service Policy
• Wellness subsidy
• Generous Parental Leave
• Employee Share Scheme
• Fitness Passport
• Insurance Cover
• … and more!

Security requirements

As the Australian Department of Defence is a major client, you must be eligible to obtain a Defence Security Clearance to work in this role – please be mindful to obtain a clearance, one of the main requirements is you must be an Australian Citizen.

Applications

If this role fits what you are looking for and you believe you have the necessary skills and experience, click ‘Apply Now’ and attach your resume.

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