Scheduling Manager at Transport for NSW

Newcastle West, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project scheduling, Resource planning, Risk management, Data analysis, Stakeholder management, Forecasting, Resource allocation, Strategic planning, Problem-solving, Communication skills, Infrastructure project management, Matrix structure management

Industry

Government Administration

Description

You see the big picture, you’ve always worked on a grand scale, and now you’re ready to re-focus on grand impact.This is your opportunity to broaden your experience and perspectives, step out of the confines of a standard project role and expand your scope to work with an interconnected ecosystem of industry professionals. In this role, you'll: Work as part of a well-established team delivering critical scheduling and resource management across major projects and programs. You will drive accurate forecasting, optimise resource allocation, and maintain master schedules to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. You will lead the development and maintenance of program schedules, identify risks, and implement proactive strategies to keep projects on track in a fast-paced, complex environment with competing priorities and high stakeholder expectations. You’re recognized as a collaborative problem-solver, skilled at using advanced scheduling tools, analysing data, and influencing stakeholders, and experienced in working within matrix structures and managing competing priorities. For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack. About you Possess tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent experience. Your expertise in project scheduling, resource planning, and risk management, formed across large-scale infrastructure projects or complex program environments, will see you deliver robust scheduling solutions, overcome timeline challenges, and provide critical insights to support decision-making and reporting. Proven experience in project schedule development and the use of advanced scheduling tools. High level written and verbal communication skills Who we are Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day. Join us Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers. We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options. This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team’s home base location with remote days. What are you waiting for…? Connect with us. Apply now! Applications close: 11:59 pm 29th April 2026 For more information about this role, please contact RICHARD.PICKFORD@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU. Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal people or Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. Need some help with your application? Take a look at our application tips video series. #LI-Hybrid #reghyb #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

The Scheduling Manager will lead the development and maintenance of program schedules while driving accurate forecasting and resource allocation. They are responsible for identifying risks and implementing proactive strategies to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.