Master Scheduler/Planner

Master Scheduler | Major Queensland Government ICT Program Help Deliver a Nation-Leading Digital Transformation

Sharp & Carter is partnering with the Queensland Government to recruit an experienced Master Scheduler to support the delivery of a large-scale ICT transformation program that will underpin the establishment of the new Queensland Protection Commission. This is a significant program of work with funding secured through to 2028 and a clear roadmap of technology delivery milestones.

Working within a high-performing program team, you will provide scheduling expertise across multiple projects, ensuring effective planning, governance, dependency management, reporting and delivery oversight.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project and program schedules
• Establish and manage schedule management frameworks and standards
• Identify critical paths, milestones, dependencies and delivery risks
• Partner with Project Managers, Business Analysts, vendors and technical teams
• Monitor schedule performance and provide reporting to program leadership
• Maintain program dependency registers and support governance activities
• Escalate schedule risks and issues proactively
• Support delivery of key program milestones through effective forecasting and planning

About You You will be an experienced Project Scheduler, Program Scheduler or Project Controls professional with a strong background supporting large and complex technology programs.
You will bring:

• Extensive experience using Microsoft Project Professional
• Demonstrated success managing schedules across multiple concurrent projects
• Experience working within structured governance environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience supporting large ICT, digital, transformation or enterprise programs
• Knowledge of Prince2, PMBOK, Agile or Hybrid delivery methodologies
• Ability to work independently and influence outcomes across diverse stakeholder groups

What's on Offer?

• Initial contract through to February 2027 with planned extension to February 2028
• Brisbane CBD location with hybrid working arrangements
• High-profile Queensland Government transformation program
• Opportunity to contribute to a program delivering meaningful community outcomes
• Collaborative and highly experienced program leadership team