Project Scheduler

Chandler Macleod is currently seeking an experienced Project Scheduler (Level 3) to join our Federal Government client based in Port Adelaide. This is a full-time temporary contract through to June 2026, offering a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a complex, high-profile, and strategically significant defence program, the SSN-AUKUS Phase 3 program. Candidates must hold an NV1 security clearance.

Scope of Services The successful candidate will deliver critical scheduling support, including:

• Applying advanced project scheduling and data management expertise to maintain and enhance the program schedule.
  
  
• Providing planning, scheduling, and technical advice to ensure successful delivery of the SSN-AUKUS Phase 3 program.
  
  
• Developing and maintaining robust program schedules, overseeing task coordination, dependencies, and critical path monitoring.
  
  
• Producing high-quality documentation for schedule reporting and refining performance metrics, evaluation, and reporting quality.
  
  
• Establishing and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships with Australian and international shipbuilders.
  
  
• Documenting and maintaining the scheduling team’s business processes and controls.
  
  
• Transferring knowledge to enhance the skills of the Australian Public Service (APS) within the SSPD scheduling team.
  
  
• Performing additional tasks as directed to support program objectives.
  
  

• Regular updates to the Commonwealth Representative (or delegate) on:
  
  
• Status of current work activities.
  
  
• Forecasted upcoming work.
  
  
• Critical issues and risks related to current and forecasted work.
  
  
• A timesheet detailing hours worked during the reporting period.
  
  
• Ongoing support for day-to-day scheduling team deliverables.
  
  Evaluation Criteria Responses will be evaluated based on value for money, consistent with Commonwealth procurement policies, using the following criteria:
  
  
  • Expertise and Experience: Demonstrated expertise and experience of the proposed personnel in delivering the required scope of work.
    
    
  • Relevant Program Experience: Significant experience working on complex major acquisition programs comparable in size and complexity to the Nuclear Powered Submarine Program.
    
    
  • Communication and Leadership: Proven ability to establish and maintain constructive cross-team communications and represent the program at senior executive levels in government and industry.
    
    
  • Compliance: Adherence to the requirements outlined in the Request for Quotation for Tendered Services (RFQTS).
    
    
  • Security Clearance: Candidates must hold a current NV1 security clearance.
    
    
  How to Apply The Service Provider must provide a response on how the proposed Specified Personnel meets the Evaluation Criteria. This should be no more than 1,500 words and must be attached as a separate document. Additionally, a CV/Resume must be included as a separate document. The CV should demonstrate how the Specified Personnel meets the Evaluation Criteria, be presented in chronological order, and provide details of the Specified Personnel’s relevant working history. Ensure compliance with the RFQTS requirements and confirm your NV1 security clearance. Alternatively, you can email Neville Smith at neville.smith@chandlermacleod.com for further discussion.
  
  At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
  
  You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.