Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia’s future. -Strategic Program Contribution: Provide technical, professional, and policy advice to support strategic planning and program/project management. -Integrated Master Schedule Development: Drive the creation of individual schedules that align with and feed into the broader program-level schedule.
Due to the nature of the work, you are required to currently hold and maintain a minimum Negative Vetting 1 or higher Security clearance as required by the Commonwealth. In some instances, compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements may also be an inherent requirement. More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients. We currently have an opportunity for a Master Scheduler in Canberra or Melbourne to work on Land projects. -Security Clearance & Government Scheduling Experience: Holds a current NV1 clearance and has experience delivering Acquisition and First/Second Pass Government schedules. -Stakeholder Engagement & Responsiveness: Demonstrated capability to proactively identify and respond to stakeholder needs to meet program objectives. -Defence Framework Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of the One Defence Capability System and experience within the CASG environment. -Autonomous Planning & Scheduling Expertise: Ability to work independently with sound judgement to deliver detailed and outcome-focused schedules. -Strong Communication & Initiative: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, combined with initiative and problem-solving ability in a complex scheduling environment. -Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) Expertise: Proven experience in developing, maintaining, and managing IMS for complex Defence programs. -Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Strong ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders and functional teams to ensure schedule integrity and alignment. -Proficiency in Scheduling Tools: Skilled in using Open Plan Professional (OPP) Version 8 or higher, with deep knowledge of Defence scheduling practices.
As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it. -Great perks: Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more through Perks@Downer. -Professional development: Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice. -Veteran support: Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service.
-As a separate specialist arm of the long‑established Downer Group, the firm draws on decades of experience delivering to the Defence sector. -Headquartered in Canberra with offices nationwide, it advises on and delivers strategic and technical projects for Defence, national security agencies, and government. -It spans cyber‑security, systems and workforce planning, strategic procurement, business case development, and engineering asset management. -Recent projects include runway works at RAAF bases Williamtown, Edinburgh, and Richmond, supporting the full defence-capability lifecycle. -As one of the few integrated providers in its field, it blends advisory, program, and estate delivery under one roof, preserving project continuity.
Defence
Government
Cyber Security
Systems Engineering
ICT/Network Engineering
Project Management
Program Management
Logistics
Supply Chain Management
Strategic Planning
Asset Management Engineering
Commercial & Procurement
Base and Estate Management
Estate Development
Base Upgrade Services
-requires current nv1 security clearance -may require compliance with itar requirements
