Scheduler

Contract Type:

Contract

Location:

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Industry:

Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

Salary:

$110 - $120 Hourly

Contact Email:

salinas@whizdom.com.au

Date Published:

20-Aug-2026

Reference Number:

V-65892

Scheduler


Role: Scheduler

Contract Term: 12 Months

Extension: 1X12 Months

Location: Canberra, ACT

Security Requirements: To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen with NV1/NV2 Security Clearance

Application Close: COB Tuesday, 25/08/2026

We are seeking an experienced Scheduler to support a complex technology delivery program. Working closely with project and program teams, you will be responsible for schedule management, critical path analysis, scenario planning, governance reporting, and delivery coordination across multiple stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, maintain, and analyse integrated project schedules.
  • Perform schedule health checks, variance analysis, and "what-if" scenario modelling.
  • Support project delivery governance, RAID management, and status reporting.
  • Coordinate with program managers, vendors, and technical teams.
  • Produce executive-level dashboards, milestone reporting, and planning artefacts.
Essential Criteria
  1. Demonstrated experience using Deltek OPP to build and manage complex project schedules.
  2. Experience with Jira and translating project schedules into Agile delivery plans, epics, and roadmaps.
  3. Strong understanding of both Waterfall and Agile delivery methodologies.
  4. Minimum 2 years' experience in project/program scheduling within large-scale enterprise or transformation environments.
  5. Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to communicate complex scheduling information to senior stakeholders.
Desirable Criteria
  1. Experience supporting PMO, project, or program management functions, including RAID management and governance reporting.
  2. Experience working within multi-vendor or complex technology delivery environments.
Why partner with Whizdom?

We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
  • We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
  • We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
  • We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
How to Apply

Please upload your resume to apply. Please provide a supporting statement highlighting your skills, experience, and capability against the position description to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Please call Salina on 0480 002 449  or email at salinas@whizdom.com.au for any further information.
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