Master Scheduler

At Harrison McMillan, our mission is simple: to change lives, one placement at a time. As a trusted recruitment partner to government and industry, we connect exceptional people with opportunities where they can make a genuine impact.

Harrison McMillan is seeking an experienced Master Scheduler to lead enterprise-level program scheduling, planning, reporting, and schedule governance activities across a major transformation program. This is a long-term 12-month contract with 1 x 12-month extension option and is based in NSW. Hybrid working arrangements apply, with at least 50% of the time in the office.

Due to the nature of this role, a Baseline security clearance is required.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the development and maintenance of program master schedules, including critical path analysis
• Establish and maintain scheduling, planning, and tracking frameworks across the program
• Support project managers to align project schedules with program objectives
• Monitor schedule health and provide progress reporting against baselines
• Manage program dependencies, risks, and mitigation activities
• Prepare delivery status and milestone reports for governance stakeholders
• Support earned value reporting processes and external program reviews
• Drive planning and scheduling maturity uplift across program teams

Essential Criteria:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience demonstrating sound project financial management
• Extensive experience in scheduling practices within large programs
• Extensive experience with project delivery methodologies including PRINCE2, PMBOK, and Agile
• Strong experience using MS Project, Azure DevOps, Power BI, and Microsoft products
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Experience delivering projects within complex program environments
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and be accountable for outcomes
• Desirable: Relevant project management certifications
• Desirable: Experience supporting earned value management and program governance reporting.

RFQ Closing Date: Tuesday, 25 August 2026

Apply now or contact the Harrison McMillan team for a confidential discussion.