Scheduler

Scheduler – Major Defence Capability Program (Canberra)
OCRT Consulting is a sovereign and veteran-owned SME delivering expertise and outcomes to Government, Defence, industry and the private sector. We are a cohort of diverse talent aligned by the same goal: to work on impactful projects that build sovereign capability and make a positive difference in the lives of those around us.
The opportunityWe're seeking Schedulers to support a division responsible for stewardship and assurance compliance across one of Australia's most significant, highest-profile capability programs. This is scheduling work at the centre of a highly complex, multi-workstream enterprise: you'll build division-wide milestone and certification schedules, integrate them into the group-level Integrated Master Schedule, and give leadership a clear, defensible view of delivery risk across the program.
What you'll doDevelop, deliver and maintain division-wide milestone and certification schedules aligned to program phases, using Open Plan Professional and other in-system toolsBuild and maintain a branch enabling-function and ICT scheduleCoordinate, monitor and report on scheduled activity progressIdentify and advise on schedule delays, changes, risks and mitigationsOwn and maintain the divisional Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)Integrate the divisional delivery schedule into the group-level Integration Master Schedule (IMS)Coordinate divisional schedule reviews and audits, and support group-level reviewsProvide ad hoc scheduling mentorship and advice across the groupProduce monthly and ad hoc schedule reporting against agreed metricsParticipate in governance forums and stakeholder meetings as required
What we're looking forDemonstrated experience developing and integrating schedules on complex, scalable Defence capability programsExperience with One Defence Capability System (ODCS)Strong analytical skills; able to work through complex program and project data to surface trends, patterns and riskComfortable working under pressure with competing priorities across multiple workstreamsExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Role details: Canberra, ACT | NV1 minimum | 12-month engagement with a further 12-month option
What OCRT offersCompetitive remuneration including annual reviews, salary packaging, performance bonuses and incentivesProfessional development with training support and career progressionFlexible working arrangements, paid parental leave, purchase additional annual leaveThe chance to work at the heart of a program with genuine national significance
If you want your scheduling expertise applied to one of Australia's most consequential capability programs, apply with your CV.