Manager Master Scheduler

The Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA) requires the services of an experienced Master Scheduler to enable the delivery of critical projects in the agency’s Technology Services Division. Master Schedulers plan and manage the delivery of projects. The Master Scheduler will work within the Infrastructure Planning team to support, co-ordinate, and enable scheduling activities for the MyHealthRecord and associated releases.  They will draw together schedules for complex sets of inter-related programs to ensure orderly releases and the successfully delivery of each project. The occupant of the position will be required to work under a broad direction with a high degree of independence.  They must have the ability to operate with a high degree of flexibility and multi-task.  The exercise of sound decision-making and judgement to engage in the complex problem-solving issues management is mandatory for the role. The Master Scheduler will be engaged at an Executive Level 1 (EL1) equivalent level, which is the level expected of senior technical specialists within the Australian Public Service. Key duties and responsibilities The key duties and responsibilities for the Master Scheduler are as provided below, followed by the requirements for the position. Key duties & responsibilities  The Master Scheduler will be responsible for the following: Leading schedule planning activities with release, program and project teams to assist with their schedule development and maintenance throughout the release, program and/or project lifecycle. Providing expert advice to program and project teams on program and project scheduling including clear dependencies, deliverables and milestones management aligned to the Agency’s Portfolio Project Management Framework (PPMF) and Portfolio Project Management (PPM) Tool. Supporting the program and project teams with resource planning, where applicable. Resolving any inaccuracies or issues that the program and project teams encounter related to scheduling. Building and maintaining strong collaborative relationships with internal teams. Requirements for the role The Master Scheduler must have demonstrated master scheduling skills and experience in: Managing integrated schedules for projects, portfolio and releases - including drafting, baselining, maintenance, finalisation, storage and version management. Working independently under limited direction to establish priorities, practices, and methodologies to deliver quality outcomes. Decision-making on tasks/assignments of considerable complexity and sensitivity, under limited direction from more senior staff. Developing and managing complex relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve agency/business goals. Communicating and negotiating with stakeholders to deal with complex and contentious matters to ensure quality delivery of the project, portfolio or program. Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a higher clearance if required by the Agency. Merit Pool: A merit pool may be created as part of this procurement process to fill similar roles, if the Agency identifies a need for additional resources at a later date.  Criteria The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters. Essential criteria 1. Manage integrated schedules for projects, portfolio and releases including drafting, baselining, maintenance, finalisation, storage and version management. 2. Work independently with limited direction to established priorities, practices, and methodologies to deliver quality outcomes. 3. Make decisions, with direction from more senior staff, on tasks/assignments of considerable complexity and sensitivity. 4. Develop and manage complex relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve agency goals. 5. Communicate and negotiate with stakeholders to deal with complex and contentious matters to ensure quality delivery of the project, portfolio or program. Opportunity summary Sellers can submit Up to 3 candidates Number of sellers invited Between 5 and 10 Number of candidates submitted Fewer than 10 RFQ closing time 01 Weeks 01 Days 12 Hours Send us feedback About Accessibility Privacy Terms of use Disclaimer and copyright An initiative of the Digital Transformation Agency The Australian Government acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present. © Commonwealth of Australia