EL1 Project Planner / Scheduler

HOBAN Recruitment is seeking an experienced EL1 Project Co‑ordinator / Scheduler to support a high‑profile, complex program environment to work in any client location across SYDNEY.
This role is ideal for a seasoned Master Scheduler who thrives on integrating timelines, managing dependencies, and delivering meaningful insights to senior stakeholders.

About the Role

• Lead the development and management of integrated master schedules across multiple delivery streams
• Align project timelines, resources and dependencies to ensure cohesive program delivery
• Identify and manage critical paths, risks and schedule impacts to maintain delivery confidence
• Coordinate planning cycles, workshops and updates across a complex portfolio
• Provide clear, actionable reporting and insights to executive stakeholders
• Facilitate strong collaboration across project managers, delivery leads and PMO functions
• Maintain high standards of schedule integrity, baseline control and data quality
• Lead and develop planning capability, ensuring consistency and quality of outputs

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate of $602.55 per day at EL1 Level, including casual loading, providing you with financial stability and recognition for your expertise.
• 12% superannuation to secure your future and support your retirement planning.
• ASAP start date, allowing you to embark on this exciting opportunity without delay.
• Full-time position, offering 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, enabling a healthy work-life balance and time.
• Opportunity to work on a large-scale, complex and high-impact program
• Hybrid working environment supporting flexibility
• Exposure to senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders
• Gain experience within a structured PMO / portfolio environment

About You

• Demonstrated experience as a Master Scheduler in complex, multi-program environments (not solely project management)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling tools
• Strong expertise in dependency management, critical path analysis and schedule risk management
• Proven ability to translate complex schedule data into clear insights for senior stakeholders
• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy, integrity and quality of schedule data
• Experience working within a PMO or portfolio management function (desirable)
• Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments
• Experience in government or highly regulated settings (desirable)
• AGSVA Baseline (or higher) Security Clearance (desirable)
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and leadership capability

Please note you do need to be an AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN for this Federal Government role.
Positions close for submissions on THURSDAY 2nd JULY COB.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at adjustments@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.