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Job advertisement reference Refer RMS |
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Role type Scheduler |
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Contract Term Initial Contract to 26/02/27, with planned extension up to 29/02/28 Classification Contractor |
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Salary Refer RMS |
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Location Brisbane - Hybrid |
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Contact Jarod McNaughton, QPC Senior ICT Program Manager. 0427 396 005 |
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Closing date Refer RMS |
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Program Overview The Queensland Protection Commission (QPC) is being established in response to In Plain Sight report, the review into system responses to child sexual abuse. It brings together Blue Card services, disability worker screening, the Reportable Conduct Scheme and Child Safe Standards, and will commence operation in February 2027. The IPS ICT Program delivers the technology behind it. We stand up the Commission's ICT capability by February 2027, then deliver a centralised child safeguarding intelligence hub and a new case management system by February 2028 as per the Government’s commitment. Funding is allocated and the program is underway. This is nation-leading child safeguarding reform, and the ICT capability is central to QPC’s operational effectiveness. |
Master Scheduler
In Plain Sight (IPS) ICT Program
Information Technology Services
The Master Scheduler reports to the IPS ICT Senior Program Manager, will provide expertise in schedule management across multiple project schedules and support the program through monitoring, control and reporting of progress to assist program leadership in achieving key milestones, anticipate resource requirements and achieve project deliverables
Your key responsibilities
- Develop and implement a schedule management plan, outlining the schedule quality standards, and process for developing and maintaining schedules.
- Work with Project Managers to develop and maintain schedules for projects within the IPS ICT Program, including identification of key milestones and a critical path
- Regularly liaise with project and program managers, business analysts, technical resources, vendors and external government agencies to develop / maintain project schedules and manage dependencies
- Evaluate project and program schedules, progress, and performance and identify developing risks & issues. Including appropriate escalation of schedule concerns
- Develop and maintain Dependency registers for projects and programs within the Enterprise Delivery Portfolio.
- Pragmatic alignment of schedules to the DCMA 14-point schedule assessment
Technical skills, abilities and cultural capability
- Experience using Microsoft Project Professional to develop project and program schedules
- Ability to develop schedules aligned to strong governance
- Proven experience with developing schedules aligned to Prince 2 / Agile / Hybrid methodologies in a large organisation
- Works independently and follows through on assignments with minimal direction
- Coordinates people/resources/projects by determining the time, place and sequence of actions to be taken on the basis of analysis of data.
- This role contributes to workplace equity, diversity and inclusion that enriches our culture of respect and inclusion.
- This role will perform other essential duties and tasks specific to the position as would be reasonably required.
Leadership stream — we lead ourselves or we lead others
We are all leaders in the Queensland public sector, across all roles and classification levels. We apply the Leadership Competencies for Queensland (LCQ) framework to outline the expected behaviours and competencies in the workplace for all roles. This role has been identified as program leader.
Working relationships
This role interacts with internal stakeholders across the entire department and external government entities.
Reports to: IPS ICT Senior Program Manager, Information Technology Services.
Direct reports: not applicable
Collaborates with: Program and Project Managers, Business Analysts, Subject Matter Experts, executive leadership, user representatives in business groups, enterprise and solution architects and technical experts as well as other key stakeholders.
The team and the branch
Working within the IPS ICT Program, you will support the delivery of digital projects that will enable Queensland Protection Commission to deliver its services in response to the In Plain Sights Report.
Qualifications and conditions
Although there are no mandatory requirements for this role, accreditation, expertise and experience in the following would be highly desirable:
- Secondary education in Project Management
- PMP and/or PMBOK
- Prince2
- Agile and/or Scale Agile Framework (SAFe) certification
Identified role
This position is not designated as an identified role.
Suitability for employment
The following suitability for employment checks are required for this role:
- Serious disciplinary action check (former or current Queensland public sector employees only)
- Criminal history check
Additional information
Here is some additional information about the role. Review the Applicant Information Package for more information.
Physical demands and nature of work
This role is administration-based and requires prolonged sitting. Stand-up desks are available.
Exposure to trauma and/or vicarious trauma
In this role it is not anticipated that you will be directly subjected to traumatic events or sensitive material. However, you may be indirectly exposed by talking with other employees who have had direct contact with such material or situations in the course of their duties.
We have a range of physical and psychosocial safety controls in place for our workplaces, including strategies to manage the risk of workers being exposed to traumatic events, material and/or vicarious trauma. We also support employees who are impacted by their work.
You should consider the above information and your personal resilience and coping strategies to sustain working in environments that may expose you to traumatic events and/or material.
Please consider this carefully before applying for this role.
How to apply
Apply via Smart Jobs and submit:
- Your resume (3 - 4 pages recommended).
- A short statement (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant for the role, taking into account the key responsibilities section of this role description.
Valuing equity and diversity
We know that embedding diverse perspectives enriches our work, helping us to meet the needs of all Queenslanders.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, veterans, and people of all ages.
We encourage you to share how your unique experiences, perspectives, and contributions would support our inclusive and respectful workplace.
Remember to let us know if we can help you participate in the recruitment process. Our selection decisions are not influenced by whether an applicant needs assistance or a subsequent workplace adjustment. Email us for a confidential chat at .