Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
Master Scheduler - Canberra
Develop and manage integrated master schedules for defence land projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Independently craft detailed schedule plans. • Advise on strategic program and policy matters. • Align individual schedules with program‑level master schedule. • Engage stakeholders proactively to meet objectives. • Lead IMS development for defence programmes. • Utilise Open Plan Professional (OPP) v8+ for schedule management. • Coordinate with multiple functional teams to maintain schedule integrity. • Maintain current NV1 security clearance and government schedule experience. • Contribute to critical national defence projects.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸schedule planning
- ▸program alignment
- ▸ims development
- ▸openplan
- ▸team coordination
- ▸stakeholder engagement
What You Bring
The Master Scheduler role offers a broad scope, focusing on autonomous planning and scheduling expertise with the ability to deliver detailed, outcome‑focused schedules independently. You will provide technical, professional, and policy advice to support strategic planning and program management, and drive the development of individual schedules that feed into an integrated master schedule. Proactive stakeholder engagement and responsiveness are essential to meet program objectives. Strong verbal and written communication, initiative, and problem‑solving skills are required in this complex scheduling environment. Successful candidates will have proven experience developing, maintaining, and managing Integrated Master Schedules for complex defence programmes. Proficiency in Open Plan Professional (OPP) version 8 or higher and deep knowledge of defence scheduling practices are required. You must be able to liaise with multiple stakeholders and functional teams to ensure schedule integrity, and possess a comprehensive understanding of the One Defence Capability System and the CASG environment. A current Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) security clearance and experience delivering acquisition and government schedules are mandatory. • Deliver clear written and verbal communication in complex environments. • Apply knowledge of One Defence Capability System and CASG processes.
Requirements
- ▸openplan
- ▸nv1
- ▸one defence
- ▸master schedule
- ▸problem solving
- ▸stakeholder engagement
Benefits
Employees enjoy meaningful work that contributes to critical defence projects, as well as professional development through career mapping, accelerated learning programmes and Communities of Practice. Additional benefits include discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles and more via Perks@Downer, and veteran support such as up to 20 days of Reservist Leave. We foster an inclusive environment where diverse voices are encouraged and valued. As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexible working, inclusive leadership and equitable access to opportunities. • Benefit from career development and learning programmes. • Access discounts via Perks@Downer. • Receive reservist leave for veteran employees. • Enjoy flexible work options under WORK180 endorsement.
Work Environment
Hybrid