Project Manager Lead (Project Scheduler)Albury NSW, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Melbourne VIC, Townsville QLD, Various locations in WA WA
The key duties of the position include:The Role
Defence Digital Group (DDG) are seeking experienced EL 1 Lead Project Schedulers who have a strength in scheduling projects in an ICT/digital environment.
Our mission is to generate and sustain digital capabilities and effects in order to defend Australia and its national interests and these roles will ensure that Defence capability is delivered in a timely manner.
Our EL 1 Lead Project Schedulers will:
Act as an expert member of a project team, guiding team members and delivering output to effectively manage risks and project schedules.Create detailed project schedules that outline tasks, dependencies, durations, and milestones, using project management software and tools.Engage proactively with project managers, team members, senior leaders and other stakeholders to gather information necessary for schedule development.Continuously monitor project progress and update schedules.Identify and raise potential risks or delays, and create mitigation strategies.Ensure that the project schedule aligns with the project scope and objectives by leading regular reviews to maintain the accuracy and integrity of the schedule.Have a full understanding of key resources or changes in priorities may impact the ability to adhere to the original project schedule.Provide regular updates on schedule status, highlighting any deviations from the original plan.Support the professionalisation of your team and other schedulers.Most of DDG's projects use agile delivery.
Further training, development and professionalisation will be provided.
DDG will be creating merit pools to fill vacancies across the Organisation over the next 18 months.
This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP).
This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Agreement (DEA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability.
For further information, please contact the contact officer.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our successful candidates will demonstrate exceptional ability to communicate effectively with team members, multidisciplinary project team and stakeholders.
Additionally you will need to demonstrate an excellent ability to:
Manage your and your teams work to high level by displaying a personal drive and actively support a strong performance culture, including a shared responsibility for the achievement of team goals and objectives.Manage multi-level stakeholder expectations, particularly when unforeseen issues arise.Be collaborative to solve issues and offer solutions to team leads.Be self-organised and adept at prioritising multiple, often competing, tasks.Lead teams in a geographically dispersed team.Candidates may be asked to undertake a work assessment.
Security Clearance
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at "Negative Vetting Level 1".
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy.
Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job.
For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability Getting to know the Department of DefenceThe Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees.
Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job.
Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work.
Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few.
We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce.
To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers.
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