Master Scheduler - Mining & Resources

Job Description:

Our mining and resources client is seeking to engage an experienced Master Scheduler. The successful candidate will provide key support by maintaining and developing detailed programme schedules to evaluate, plan and support individual projects, and supervising critical paths of the core programme pipeline.

This is an initial contract till 1 July 2023 with potential to extend, based in Brisbane's CBD.

List the key objectives and key results expected from the contractor:

• 7+ years' experience
• Understand and own the Portfolio and Program Master schedule and maintain it in all required systems.
• Identify schedule conflict, assist with prioritization and assist to maximise the capability of the Delivery Teams across the Hub.
• Coach and train Program and projects manager to optimize their scheduling and planning effort.
• Responsible for consistency of project planning, setup and tracking across projects and for ramping up and down project controller roles.
• Oversee portfolio/Program/project plans, schedules, and estimates for all allocated projects.
• Support data quality and project performance (cost, schedule, quality) within allocated projects.
• Responsible for tracking project portfolio schedule, commitment, team capacity and demand
• Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships and a path of escalation
• In consultation with the Delivery Managers, work with Senior Suppliers on the Project Board to address key schedule, delivery and quality issues and risks
• Contribute to Project Delivery process improvement within discipline
• Maintenance of project planning and tracking toolset in order to streamline processes and ensure efficiency.
• Administrative duties

Describe the qualifications and skills required to perform the work:

• Experienced with developing a master schedule from multiple projects and defining critical paths and burn down charts.
• Also key would be good communication skills with the work extensively engaging with projects and stakeholders.

Like to know more?

To be considered for this position, please submit your application using the appropriate link, ensuring a Microsoft Word version of your CV is attached. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Kylie Graham from our Brisbane office on or , quoting reference number 223215.

Your interest will be treated in the strictest of confidence.