About the Role
Position: Project Scheduler
Location: Canberra, ACT (Hybrid – Minimum 3 days in-office at Services Australia)
Opes Cyber Security, a veteran-owned and operated company founded in 2020, specialises in cyber security consulting and innovation. With deep expertise across Defence and government sectors, Opes delivers robust solutions through Opes Cyber Services, Opes Analytics Services, and Opes Consultancy Services. Our teams are built for excellence in secure system builds, intelligence, and ICT consulting.
Contract Details
🗓️ Start Date: 1st December 2024
📅 End Date: 30th November 2025
🔄 Extension Option: Up to 24 months (subject to Buyer’s discretion)
Role Overview
As a Project Scheduler, you’ll play a vital role in developing and maintaining project schedules for high-impact initiatives within Infrastructure and Operations. This role involves close engagement with stakeholders across workstreams to capture dependencies, set achievable milestones, and support on-time delivery. Your scheduling expertise will keep project objectives on track and aligned with broader program goals.
Key Responsibilities
- 📅 Develop Integrated Project Schedules for a range of initiatives, ensuring detailed sequencing of tasks and dependencies.
- 🤝 Collaborate with Cross-Functional Stakeholders to design, update, and optimise schedules while proactively managing dependencies and potential conflicts.
- 📈 Monitor Milestones and Dependencies, making necessary adjustments to keep the project on schedule and aligned with program objectives.
- 📝 Assist with Reporting Cycles by providing accurate status updates and tracking progress against deliverables and milestones.
- 🔍 Identify and Resolve Scheduling Issues, including risk management and contingency planning to ensure project timelines are met.
- 📊 Conduct Schedule Analysis and prepare reports, with actionable recommendations for optimisation and risk mitigation.
- 🚀 Contribute to Continuous Improvement by implementing best practices in scheduling and enhancing team collaboration.
- 📚 Provide Scheduling Expertise to stakeholders, supporting their understanding of effective scheduling tools and methodologies.
Candidate Selection Criteria
Mandatory
- ✅ Minimum of 3 years’ experience in scheduling for large-scale projects/programs, including the development of integrated schedules.
- ✅ Proven ability to capture dependencies and set realistic, achievable milestones.
- ✅ Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance.
Weighted
- ⭐ Ability to work independently under broad direction and provide strategic scheduling support for complex projects.
- ⭐ Knowledge of Services Australia’s project management methodologies and frameworks.
- ⭐ Strong stakeholder management and adaptability to changing priorities.
- ⭐ Proficiency in risk management, with experience in identifying and mitigating scheduling conflicts.
Security Requirements
🔒 Baseline Security Clearance: Required for this role. Applicants must meet AGSVA criteria, including Australian citizenship and passing relevant background checks.
Why Join Opes?
- 🌱 Career Development: Opes is expanding rapidly, opening pathways for career progression and skill advancement.
- 💡 Innovative Projects: Work on initiatives that enhance Defence and National Security through groundbreaking digital solutions.
- 🤝 Supportive Culture: Be part of a team that values collaboration and knowledge sharing, with a focus on collective excellence.
- 📚 Continuous Learning: Access to training resources to grow your project management and scheduling expertise.
- 🌏 Meaningful Impact: Contribute to initiatives that play a critical role in national security and Defence, supporting projects that matter.
Application Process
Submit your application via LinkedIn’s Easy Apply and join a team dedicated to making a difference in the public sector. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Opes is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.
Ready to Apply?
If your experience and skills align with this role and you meet the security requirements, we encourage you to apply. This is an incredible opportunity to work in a supportive, innovative environment on projects with real impact.
