Lead Scheduler

Role – Lead Scheduler

·       Join a dynamic, diverse and high performing team in an exciting time of growth.

•  Chatswood base location – with flexible/hybrid working site.
• Full time permanent role
• Proudly making a difference to establishing a best-in-class, customer centred, client organisation

At Sydney Water, we’re passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. 

 About us 

We have a proud heritage and a progressive future, providing world class drinking water and beautiful waterways from the mountains to the sea. We see the world is changing so we are changing too. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. 

About your role:

Lead and manage the Project Planning and Scheduling team and Systems within each region, aligned to best practice and overall functional requirements, in order to meet Sydney Water and customer needs. For each region lead scheduler is responsible to ensure projects are appropriately planned to cover the full project scope and all project phases. Ensure schedules are optimised for the delivery of all projects and programs, meeting project objectives, timelines and budgets. Ensure consistency, accuracy and efficiency in scheduling within the region. Provide guidance to the regional scheduling team ensuring productivity, project KPI’s and team goal expectations are met.

 Responsibilities include but are not limited to;  

•  Evaluate current procedures and recommend changes to improve efficiency of planning and scheduling.
• Create and maintain activity/project codes.
• Ensure project schedules are prepared, in accordance with SWC Scheduling processes and procedures, to deliver projects on time and within budget, from Project Initiation through to Close Out and Handover.
• Liaise with key stakeholders to ensure project schedules are aligned.
• Establish project key milestones and ensure they are tracked and reported on for the region.
• Identify the critical path for the project and detail in the schedule; report progress against the path as required.
• Maintain and update schedules and ensure the PM is aware of any critical issues which may affect critical path or milestones.
• Assist with the review and approval of Contractors’ Schedules
• Assist the Project Manager with the validation of contractor extension of time (EOT) claims and ensure the EOT claims are incorporated into the schedule baseline as required.
• Prepare and monitor regional variance reports in respect of progress, costs, time and resources against plan and schedule.
• Participate in regional management meetings and provide input in terms of projects performance, area for improvement and key issues.
• Monitor variance reports in respect of progress, for time and, cost and resources if appropriate, against plan and schedule. Recommend and provide solutions and improvements on planning and scheduling where applicable.
• Actively participate and provide input in preparation of AIWP.
• Provide input to regional performance report with recommendation for improvements.

About you 

• Managing large number of projects’ schedules
• Identifying needs for wide range of stakeholders
• Work in a fast-paced environment
• Ensure efficiency of the team and avoid duplication of efforts within the region.
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or related field
• Project Management qualifications / certificates

What’s in it for you.

• Flexible/Hybrid working.
• Parking options available
• Childcare allowances
• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave.
• Novated lease options
• Fitness Passport offering access to hundreds of gyms and pools around NSW.
• Flu vaccinations and discounted options on health insurance membership providers

Please see the position description for the roles full accountabilities. 

Does this sound like you? Apply now.

We support you through the application process and can modify as needed – let us know what you need.

Closing date: 20 May 2024

You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role. For more information, you can contact  sunil.nagarajan@sydneywater.com.au

Sydney Water welcomes you to apply if you feel you meet the selection criteria. The successful completion of a Criminal History Check and Medical Assessment form part of the application process.

Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process.

We want your perspective and ideas to help us find better ways to delight our customers, so we encourage you to apply no matter your age, sex or culture. You can be part of a committed, highly skilled team who’ll appreciate what you bring to the table. You’ll set and achieve real goals and make decisions that matter, as together we help shape the lifestyle of greater Sydney.

As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a LiveHire talent profile in our Talent Community. We look at our Talent Community first when new opportunities come up when you apply for a role. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with LiveHire’s Terms, Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application