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The Senior Project Planner/Scheduler conducts planning/scheduling for assigned bids/projects/programs against a baseline (also known as a Performance Measurement Baseline – PMB) to enable effective monitoring and control of tasks and deliverables, schedule risks, workload and costs. The Manager Planner/Scheduler may also conduct workload consolidation for a specific perimeter. In order to do this, the Senior Project Planner must have expertise in program/project management structures and baselines, and control the use of PERT, Critical Path and Schedule Risk Analysis. Must be knowledgeable in claims, extension of time and delay analysis from a schedule perspective and working knowledge of schedule acceleration concepts.

OUR BENEFITS

Competitive Remuneration + Bonus + Medical Insurance
Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS.
Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)
Modernised Paid Parental Leave
Veterans Leave
Novated Lease options
Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work
Personal & professional training development opportunities

KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Senior Project Planner, you are accountable for:

Maintenance of relevant project management artefacts such as the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Organisational Breakdown Structure (OBS), Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM), Control Account and Work Package Description Documents (CADDs/WPPDs), etc
Planning and scheduling the scope of work within the Project Management tool (i.e. Primavera), developing / implementing and maintaining the PMB, analysing variances in the first instance to understand and support BM/PM/CAM/WPM in reporting
Preparation of PMO monthly reporting inputs for Control Account / Work Package / Project / Programme dashboards
Implementation of EV methods and reporting if required
Provide required deliverables to the customer as contracted (CWBS, CMS, input to contract status reports)
Drive the development and maintenance of the PMB and actively participate in the Integrated Baseline Review (IBR) as required
Actively support the development and maintenance of Risk & Opportunities
Drive the development and maintenance of the Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) for the Project
Conduct schedule health checks on bids/project/programs using DCMA 12 point check and/or Acumen Fuse or similar
Adhere to the relevant project management processes and procedures
Perform Deep analysis of the CAM and WPM workload and financial data to support the EAC reviews

KEY KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
To be successful in your role, you will have demonstrated and/or acquired the following knowledge and experience:

Qualification in Business or Engineering, or equivalent.
Minimum 6 years of experience in Project planning and Controls and Project Management
Demonstrated knowledge of the project management lifecycle
Working knowledge in Earned Value Management (EVM)
Advanced knowledge of Primavera and Scheduling Tools (e.g. Microsoft Project, Open Plan ...)
Basic knowledge of schedule health check process or tools (e.g. Defence Contracting Agency (DCMA) 12 point check and Acumen Fuse)
Scheduling – Program Evaluation & Review Technique (PERT) and Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis

GOOD TO KNOW
Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and (role dependent) medical checks. Applicants must be Australian citizens and be eligible to obtain NV1 security clearance.

Additional information with regards to clearances is available from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/. In some cases, individuals who hold a current clearance from a foreign government may be eligible to have this clearance recognised by the Australian Government and be eligible for this role.

The Australian Defence Trade Controls Act (DTCA) is applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. The U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY
After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We’ll then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process. Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and depending on the role type, medical checks as well.

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