In-Demand project director Jobs in canberra act

Project Scheduler
Downer Group —Canberra ACT
- Management
- Communication skills
Project Manager
DAG-Jones Lang LaSalle (ACT) Pty Ltd —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
- AI
- Leadership
- Construction Management
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8d
Director | Real Estate Advisory | Defence & Major Programs
Deloitte —Canberra ACT
- Leadership
- Parental leave
EL1 Assistant Director, ICT Project Manager
Australian Government —Canberra ACT
- Communication skills
7h
Senior Project Officer, Indigo Enterprise Integration
Australian Electoral Commission —Canberra ACT
- $99,734 - $111,701 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
10d
Assistant Project Manager
Turner & Townsend —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
- Management
- Writing skills
- Construction Management
Quick Apply
Director, Future Students
Australian National University —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Recruiting
- Leadership
Director, Strategic Program Risk | Full-time Temporary
Infrastructure Canberra —Canberra ACT
- $149,172 - $167,151 a year
- Temporary
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Communication skills
3h
BCG Platinion | Lead Architects
Boston Consulting Group —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
- Management
- Doctoral degree
- Computer Science
Program Governance and Support | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Infrastructure Canberra —Canberra ACT
- $127,597 - $136,873 a year
- Temporary
1d
Program Manager | Full-time Permanent
Suburban Land Agency —Canberra ACT
- $191,177 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Team management
21h
Senior Policy Officer, Lobbying Inquiry | Full-Time and Part-Time Temporary
ACT Integrity Commission —Canberra ACT
- $127,597 - $136,873 a year
- Temporary
- Research
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
12d
Operations & Transformation - Manager
Deloitte —Canberra ACT
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
Senior Director Strategic Asset Management | Full-time Temporary
Infrastructure Canberra —Canberra ACT
- $172,246 a year
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
8d
Director | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
City and Environment —Canberra ACT
- $149,172 - $167,151 a year
- Temporary
3h
Assistant Director, Financial Reporting and Systems | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
City and Environment —Canberra ACT
- $127,597 - $136,873 a year
- Temporary
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
13d
Manager - Operations & Transformation
Deloitte —Canberra ACT
- AI
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
Senior Manager - Operations & Transformation
Deloitte —Canberra ACT
- Data analysis skills
- Research
- Business development
- Parental leave
AE5 Executive Assistants to First Assistant Director-General
ASIO —Canberra ACT
- $100,425 - $107,794 a year
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- AI
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
1d
Governance and Communications Manager
JLL —Canberra ACT
- Microsoft Office
- No degree
- Business Administration
- Health insurance
- Parental leave

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Project Scheduler

Downer Group -
Canberra ACT

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Job Details

Qualifications

Jira
Project Management
Management
ServiceNow
Microsoft Project
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia’s future.

Downer Professional Services comprises of three business units our Technical, Advisory, and Capability consulting practice, and Team Downer , which partners with CASG and NSSG as a major service provider to Defence . Together, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for clients across Defence and National Security.

We currently have an opportunity for a Project Scheduler in Canberra or Melbourne .

What You’ll Do

This role offers a broad scope, with key role responsibilities including:

Develop and manage Integrated Master Schedules , providing expert scheduling advice and using tools such as MS Project to support IADB project delivery.

Support project reporting and workflow management , ensuring effective use of ServiceNow across the branch for project management activities.

Create and maintain visual workflow tools , including Kanban boards and, where required, JIRA boards for selected branch projects.

Engage regularly with Project Managers and Directors , contributing to the development of Schedule Management training materials and Standard Operating Procedures.

Provide technical schedule‑management expertise , supporting APS capability uplift while assisting with ad‑hoc and priority tasks as directed by the Commonwealth.

What You’ll Bring

Strong project scheduling and planning expertise , including the ability to develop and manage Integrated Master Schedules using tools such as MS Project.

Experience with project management systems , particularly supporting project reporting and workflow activities within ServiceNow, and familiarity with Kanban boards and JIRA.

Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills , enabling regular collaboration with Project Managers and Directors to develop training materials and SOPs.

Ability to provide technical schedule‑management guidance , supporting capability uplift and knowledge development across APS staff.

Flexibility to support branch priorities , including delivering ad‑hoc project management tasks and responding to evolving Commonwealth requirements.

Due to the nature of the work, you are required to currently hold and maintain a Security clearance as required by the Commonwealth. In some instances, compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements may also be an inherent requirement.

More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Why Downer Professional Services

At Downer Professional Services, we’re not just a workplace - we’re a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country’s only sovereign prime, we’re committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia’s interests.

What is means to belong at Downer Professional Services

Meaningful work: Help to deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future.

Professional development: Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice.

Great perks: Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more through Perks@Downer.

Veteran support : Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.

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