Project Scheduler
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Division: Corporate Services
Location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150
Req ID: 74051
Project Scheduler
Location: Parramatta
Employment type: Ongoing Full Time
Salary: Clerk Grade +/10, $125,6+3 to $138,510 pa, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Your role
The Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) is the lead agency in the Communities and Justice Portfolio. Communities and Justice aims to achieve a safe, just, and inclusive New South Wales (NSW) by operating an effective legal system; increasing access to social and affordable housing; protecting children and families; addressing domestic and family violence; promoting public safety; reducing reoffending; and supporting community harmony and social cohesion.
The Project Scheduler is responsible for optimising time performance and supporting Program/Project Managers with all aspects of planning and scheduling, management This includes developing and maintaining project schedules, identifying critical paths, monitoring progress, and proactively addressing delays or constraints to ensure successful project delivery
What you’ll do
As the Project Scheduler for Major Programs within MPD, you will develop and maintain detailed project schedules, ensuring alignment with scope, milestones, and objectives. Work closely with project teams and stakeholders to gather inputs, monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies. Ensure schedule accuracy through regular reviews and effective use of project management tools.
You'll work as part of a team of professionals that manage the Program Delivery for Infrastructure and Assets division. You'll have the opportunity to combine working from home and work in a modern office environment, as well as undertaking site visits on a regular basis.
What we’re looking for
What we’re looking for:
Demonstrated experience and background within project, program and portfolio management realm with strong capabilities in the review, analysis and distillation of data into consumable business knowledge and intelligence for decision making and outcomes.
Excellent relationship management skills and the ability to influence all levels of stakeholders. Demonstrated experience and ability to perform the role using scheduling software such MS Project in a property related field.
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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.
What We Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
A challenging and rewarding career
Flexible, autonomous work environment
Competitive pay and conditions
Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
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We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.
Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).
Applications close Monday, 1+ May 2025 at 11:5+pm AEST.
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Maysa Saleh, Senior Manager - Project Management Office on 0416 011 4+3 or at maysa.saleh@dcj.nsw.gov.au
If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Sarah Nguyen on 02 +765 5046 or via thikimyen.nguyen@dcj.nsw.gov.au
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
Other Information
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
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